Hello, I'm Daniele Di Nubila, owner of Tenuta Padì, and today I want to tell you about a very special moment for us: the start of the 2025 harvest of our Peperone Crusco di Senise IGP.
It hasn't been an easy journey. This year, nature decided to put us to the test. The heavy rains in late spring and the scorching heat that followed immediately after made this one of the most challenging seasons we have ever experienced. Yet, we did it. And today, with our hands covered in soil and our hearts full of pride, we can finally say: the harvest has begun.
A difficult year, with unusual rains and extreme heat
Our adventure started on a difficult note. Adverse weather conditions forced us to postpone the pepper transplanting until late May, much later than usual. This delay affected the entire production cycle, calling into question everything we had planned in the preceding months.
But that wasn't the end of it. A few days after transplanting, an unprecedented heatwave hit the entire region, driving temperatures up to 42 degrees. Extreme weather that put the plants in difficulty, but above all, us farmers.
During those difficult days, the strength of our team emerged. We implemented targeted irrigation strategies, added specific nutrients to support the plants, and organized exhausting shifts under the sun. It was a hard time, marked by silent sacrifices, but also by great determination.
Real farming: hard work, dedication, and love for the land
Those who work the land know: agriculture is not just about production. It is an act of love. Every fruit we harvest is the result of a long chain of choices, sacrifices, and passion.
At Tenuta Padì, every pepper that reaches our drying facilities and then your tables is grown in respect of Lucanian tradition, according to the Peperone di Senise IGP specifications. We work every day to maintain high quality, without compromise.
This year, more than ever, the harvest is a symbol of resilience. The resilience of the plants that endured the heat. The resilience of us farmers, who did not give up. The resilience of those who, like you, continue to choose the products of our land, supporting authentic agriculture made by real people.
Peperone Crusco di Senise IGP: a Lucanian excellence
Peperone Crusco di Senise IGP is one of the most beloved culinary symbols of Basilicata. With its intense red color, sweet flavor, and unmistakable crunch, it has become over the years the undisputed star of many traditional recipes.
But not all crusco peppers are the same. Only those grown in respect of the IGP specifications and processed using artisanal methods can boast this designation. At Tenuta Padì, we take care of our product at every stage: from sowing to harvesting, from drying to packaging, everything is done by hand.
Every single pepper is harvested by hand and hung to dry naturally in the Lucanian sun. An ancient technique that preserves the fruit's aromas and nutrients intact. Only after this stage are the peppers briefly fried in extra virgin olive oil to become the famous “cruschi”: crunchy, light, and irresistible.
The 2025 harvest: a shared achievement
Today, when we harvest the first peppers of the season, we feel the weight of all the sacrifices made. But we also feel your presence, that of those who have chosen to believe in us, buy our products, and tell our story.
Because yes, every time you choose our Peperone Crusco di Senise IGP, you are choosing much more than an agricultural product. You are choosing a project, a vision, a community.
And for this, we want to say thank you. Thank you for being there. Thank you for believing in authentic products, in short supply chains, and in quality made by hands, not machines.
Where to buy real Peperone Crusco IGP
Do you want to bring the authentic flavor of Lucania to your table? You can find all our products in our online shop
👉 Visit our official website: www.tenutapadi.it
The land always gives back what we sow
Agriculture teaches us that nothing is guaranteed, but that everything can be achieved with commitment and passion. The 2025 harvest of Peperone Crusco di Senise IGP has begun, and we at Tenuta Padì could not be prouder.
We invite you to become part of this story. To choose true flavor, born from a difficult but generous land, from tireless hands, and from a heart as big as our Lucania.
Thank you for standing by us,
Daniele Di Nubila
Owner – Tenuta Padì