Tarocco Rosso Orange – Fine, aromatic Italian blood orange
€33.76
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Tarocco Rosso est une orange sanguine italienne réputée pour la finesse de sa chair, sa richesse aromatique et sa pigmentation rouge qui s’intensifie lorsque les conditions favorisent les écarts de température.
-8 °C — established, acclimatised plant, during a brief frost
Harvest
Winter
Fruit
Medium to large
Seeds
Few or none
Juiciness
High
Flavour
Sweet, balanced, highly aromatic
Flesh
Orange to red, depending on conditions
Uses
Dessert fruit, juice
Vigour
Moderate to strong
About Tarocco Rosso Orange
Tarocco belongs to the most highly regarded of the Sicilian blood oranges. Its flesh is fine, juicy and remarkably well balanced. The red colouring comes from anthocyanins and depends heavily on the weather: cool nights during ripening generally bring out a deeper pigmentation.
Our observations at the nursery
At the nursery, we find the fruit of Tarocco Rosso excellent when fully ripe.
Tarocco Rosso Orange or another variety?
Tarocco is generally sought for its finesse and its balance. Moro tends to develop a more intense pigmentation and a different aromatic profile. To go further, see our Orange trees category.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tarocco always red?
No. How intense the pigmentation becomes depends in particular on temperatures during ripening.
Does it have seeds?
Generally few or none.
When does it ripen?
In winter.
Is it good for juice?
Yes, though its quality as a dessert orange is equally remarkable.
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