Bottega PisthoFrom U Spiziali
to Pistho.
A family shop handed down through generations in the heart of eastern Sicily. Pistho is its online evolution: the same authentic flavours and the same artisan care, now available across Europe.
U Spiziali: the shop where it all began
U Spiziali — ‘the apothecary’ in Sicilian dialect — is the name of the family shop handed down from generation to generation at the foot of Mount Etna. A place where honey, preserves and local produce were made by hand to the same time-honoured recipes.
Pistho grew naturally out of that tradition: bringing the spirit of U Spiziali online without losing an ounce of authenticity. We are not a supermarket — we are curators, ambassadors of a heritage at risk of disappearing.
We work exclusively with small local producers who share our philosophy: no compromise on quality, absolute respect for the rhythms of the land.
Present at all Sicilian organic fairs
Pistho doesn't only live online. Every year we take part in the major organic fairs across Sicily: from Ferragnano BIO to Catania Natural Expo, from Etna earth days to the organic markets of Syracuse and Ragusa.
Fairs keep us close to the local community: we meet customers face to face, let them taste our products and listen to their stories. That is where our best partnerships with local producers begin.
If you spot us at a stand, stop by. Taste, chat, take home a piece of real Sicily.
The Values that Guide Us
Sustainability
Recyclable packaging, short supply chain, zero waste. The earth gives to us, and we give back.
Ethical Supply Chain
Fair compensation for every producer. Every purchase supports real Sicilian families.
Zero Compromise
Every batch is tasted before it goes on sale. If it doesn't move us, we don't sell it.
Living Tradition
From U Spiziali to Pistho: centuries-old recipes, ancient methods. We don't preserve the past — we make it present.
From U Spiziali to the World
The U Spiziali Shop
The family shop takes shape at the foot of Mount Etna. Honey, preserves and local produce, handmade and sold at the local market.
Pistho is Born
The tradition of U Spiziali goes digital. The first order is shipped across the Strait of Messina. Sicily arrives on tables across Europe.
The network of producers grows
Alongside the shop's own products, small producers from across the island join the catalogue: cream liqueurs, bronze-drawn pasta, pesto and sauces. Every page says who makes them.
Fairs, Online and Tradition
At Sicilian fairs and online across Europe. The same passion as U Spiziali, amplified by technology.
Come and see us at a fair, or discover our products online.