How are Italian blood oranges different from other blood oranges?
Italian blood oranges are different from other blood oranges because they grow in a special region of Eastern Sicily near the Mt. Etna volcano where they benefit from the rich volcanic soil and cool ocean breezes. The European Union has recognized this region as a special zone of production for red oranges with the “Indicazione Geografica Protetta.” While there are some varieties of blood oranges which are grown in the United States, the Tarocco and Sanguinello varieties which are considered to be the best oranges in Italy due to their size, red color and sweet juice, are extremely difficult to find outside of Italy.
