First product
Agromonte Ciliegino
Ready-made Sicilian cherry tomato sauce. The first reference to enter Norva's operation.
Origin
Chiaramonte Gulfi, Sicily
Agromonte is a Sicilian producer of ready-made sauces and tomato preserves, based in Chiaramonte Gulfi. The range is built on tomato varieties grown in Sicily and is marketed under the signature L'originale.
Direct sourcing from the producer is the route Norva prioritises: it secures better pricing, technical support and proximity to origin.
Varieties in the range
- Ciliegino — cherry tomato
- Datterino
- Piccadilly
- Ciliegino giallo — yellow cherry tomato
Brand and range information provided by the producer (agromonte.it). The references, formats and logistics data available for the Portuguese market are confirmed by Norva on a case-by-case basis.
Composition
What is inside the bottle
According to the producer, the sauce is made of cherry tomato (97%), extra virgin olive oil, salt, carrot, onion, basil, celery and sugar. It is marketed under the L'originale signature, gluten free and without preservatives, and is suitable for a vegan diet.
Packaging
The amber glass bottle
The format is not decorative. The producer uses jars reminiscent of the old beer bottles traditionally used in Italy to carry homemade tomato sauce. The amber glass shields the product from light and helps preserve its flavour.
Commercial rationale
Why we started here
Sauces and tomato is a repeat-purchase category in food retail, and a ready-made sauce needs no preparation — which favours rotation.
Starting with a reference of identifiable origin lets Norva validate its full process, from selection to distribution, before widening the portfolio.