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The first European organic seedless grapes are ready to be harvested There are ten days left until the harvest of the first European-produced organic seedless grapes, announced Simone Raniolo, a partner of the historical fruit company Il Castello located in the Sicilian town of Mazzarrone, an area known for its Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) grapes.
Simone Raniolo
Il Castello is a member of the growers organization Opens, chaired by Salvatore Consoli, and has its roots in the Sicilian rural tradition. Simone Raniolo brought fresh new ideas, as he opted for a combination of innovative and traditional methods, both in the cultivation and marketing of grapes.