The small island of Pantelleria, which lies off the southern coast of Sicily, is home to what some consider to be the world's best capers. These intensely flavored aromatic flower buds are a gastronomic delight and a favorite garnish for many dishes and appetizers. For many years, they were the only capers in Italy to be protected as a geographical indication (GI). Gabriele Lasagni, who heads up BonomoGiglio, the sole company in Pantelleria to continue operating as a caper farm, processing plant and specialty food laboratory, explains how Gl protection has supported caper production on the island and enabled his company to thrive, and shares his plans for the future.
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