Summer is a hugely important time of the year for all of us at Saclà as we are in the pick of the basil season which runs from the end of June to the end of September - depending largely on how much sun and rain has kissed the fields in Piedmont.

In our world, basil is the king of fragrant herbs. We harvest tons of the stuff every year to create our aromatic pesto in lots of flavours and colours for you people everywhere to enjoy.

The basil plants are a heavily scented verdant variety with a wonderfully fresh zingy flavour and a top note of lemon. Just one visit to the Saclà basil fields is an unforgettable experience as the waft of acres and acres of fresh basil wraps around you.