Antipasti

Q: How do I recognize good capers — and what is the difference between capers in salt and in brine?

Capers in sea salt are aromatically more intense because they are not stored in vinegar brine. Briefly soak or rinse before serving. Capers from Salina (Aeolian Islands) are considered particularly fine because the island's microclimate produces smaller, denser buds.

Antipasti are the prelude—what is on the table before anyone even mentions the main course. Olives, artichokes, semi-dried tomatoes, porcini mushrooms in oil: small portions that invite you to taste and share.

Accompanied by capers from Salina, giardiniera, cipolline in balsamic vinegar, and canned goods from the Mediterranean—tuna, ventresca, sardines, and octopus. Everything that turns a glass of wine into a dinner.

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Plaza del Sol Banderillas vegetable skewers mild 350g

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Plaza del Sol Banderillas mild vegetable skewers 350g

Plaza del Sol

4,99 €

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El Raño Sardines in Olive Oil – canned sardines in a glass jar with olive oil, from the Cantabrian Sea

Spain

El Raño Sardines in Olive OilCantabrian sardines in olive oil – firm, salty, full-bodied.

4,90 €

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La Narval octopus pieces in American sauce – tin with Spanish seafood in tomato sauce

Spain

La Narval Octopus pieces in American sauceTender octopus pieces in Galician tomato sauce – classic tapa.

5,90 €

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El Raño Sardines with Lemon Essence – sardine tin in olive oil with lemon essence, Iberian preserve

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El Raño Sardines with Lemon essenceHand-packed, in olive oil, with citrus essence — mild-salty, fresh finish.

4,90 €

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La Narval sardines in olive oil with lemon – tin with maritime narwhal motif, Iberian preserve

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La Narval Sardines in olive oil and lemon sliceSardines caught off the coast of Portugal, preserved in olive oil with a lemon slice.

5,90 €

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Glass jar with yellowfin tuna in olive oil, Tonno all'olio d'oliva, hand-cut, Italian tradition

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Giuseppe Calvi Tuna in olive oilYellowfin tuna, hand-cut, preserved in olive oil. Tender, meaty, no fishy smell.

13,90 €

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El Raño Sardines in Spicy Oil – tin of sardines in spicy chili oil, front view

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El Raño Sardines in Spicy OilGalician sardines in chili oil: firm flesh, subtle heat, taste of the sea.

4,90 €

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Large green table olives with pit in brine – Olive verdi giganti, firm to the bite and juicy in a jar.

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Olive verdi gigantiFirm, giant green olives with a grassy-tart finish. Pair with Pecorino and Verdicchio.

9,90 €

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OLIVE Cocktail olives with garlic and chilli — green and black olives with garlic cloves and chilli pieces

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OLIVE - Cocktail olives with garlic and chiliGreen and black olives with garlic and chili — spicy, with a bite.

8,90 €

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Green, crushed olives with chili and herbs in extra virgin olive oil – Olive verdi schiacciate piccanti, antipasto in a jar

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Olive verdi schiacciate piccantiGreen olives, crushed and marinated: buttery-mild flesh, then a clear chili kick.

12,90 €

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6,90 €

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POMODORI - Semi-dried tomatoes in oilSemi-dried, meaty-juicy, intensely tomatoey — preserved in oil with herbs and garlic.

9,90 €

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Small black olives in brine – Olive nere – bold, salty, slightly bitter, compact and aromatic.

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Olive nereSmall black olives in brine – salty, slightly bitter, long tart finish.

9,90 €

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Can of Tonno all naturale, tuna in water without additives, Italian antipasti product.

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Tuna in natural juiceFirm, mildly salty tuna meat in its own juice — pure, without oil.

13,90 €

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La Narval Sardines in Tomato SauceHand-processed sardines in spicy tomato sauce — acidity, sea salt, depth.

5,90 €

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Jar with zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers, pine nuts, and raisins in oil. Antipasto mixed vegetables in oil.

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ANTIPASTO - Mixed vegetables in oilZucchini, bell pepper, pine nuts, raisins — aromatic oil binds everything together.

12,50 €

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Cascina San Giovanni Funghi porcini essicati – dried porcini mushrooms in a package

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Funghi porcini essicatiDried porcini mushrooms, intense umami, meaty after soaking.

9,90 €

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Artichoke hearts in extra virgin olive oil, pickled – Carciofini in olio extravergine di oliva, jar

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Carciofini in extra virgin olive oilYoung artichoke hearts in extra virgin olive oil – nutty-bitter, soft bite, ideal for antipasti.

13,90 €

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Peperoncini farciti al tonno

Cascina San Giovanni

16,90 €

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Pomodori essicati al soleItalian sun-dried tomatoes with intense umami and smoky depth for antipasti.

7,90 €

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Jar with Cipolline all'Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP — small pearl onions pickled in balsamic vinegar

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Small onions in Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI

Cascina San Giovanni

8,50 €

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CARCIOFI - Artichoke hearts with herbs in oilSmall artichoke hearts in herb oil — mild-nutty, slightly tart.

12,50 €

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Jar with Sicilian salt lemons, preserved with bay leaves, cloves, and pepper — Limoni in sale, antipasti

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Lemons on saleSicilian preserved lemons – ripened in salt and bay leaf, intensely savory kitchen ingredient.

13,90 €

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Provolone dolce TopolinoYoung cow's milk cheese, mild-buttery, smooth to cut. Serve with tomatoes or fruit compote.

7,90 €

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Jar with caper buds in coarse sea salt – CAPPERI capers from Salina by an unknown manufacturer

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CAPPERI - Capers from Salina in sea saltCapers from Salina, preserved in sea salt: strong-spicy, slightly floral, intensely aromatic.

6,90 €

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Tuna belly fillets in olive oil – Ventresca di tonno in olio di oliva by Calvi

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Ventresca di tonno in olive oilButter-soft tuna belly in olive oil — creamy, clean, intense.

18,90 €

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Funghi porcini sott'olio

Cascina San Giovanni

16,90 €

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Cascina San Giovanni Peperoncini farciti al tonno – jar with tuna-stuffed cherry peppers preserved in oil

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Peperoncini farciti al tonnoCherry peppers, filled with tuna, anchovies and capers — piquant-salty, slightly crunchy.

99,00 €

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La Narval Sardines in Olive Oil – sardine fillets in olive oil, hand-packed, in a tin

Spain

La Narval Sardines in Olive OilAtlantic sardines, hand-packed in olive oil – spicy, juicy, nutty.

5,90 €

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Pomodori secchi sott'olio

Cascina San Giovanni

11,90 €

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Giardiniera in olio – pickled vegetables with carrots, cauliflower, bell peppers, fennel, and celery in oil

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Giardiniera in olioCrunchy pickled vegetables in oil – mildly acidic, with fennel, bell pepper and cauliflower.

14,90 €

Antipasti categories

Antipasti31 Fish & meat pies Coffee Olive oils & Co.74 Pasta28 Rice & Risotto17 Salt & Spices17 Salty52 Sauces & Creams84 Sweet124 Truffles & Co.

Frequently asked questions

What distinguishes antipasti sott'olio from the sea from ordinary canned fish?

Quality is determined by the raw material and the processing: Ventresca, for example, is the belly strip of the tuna — fattier, more tender, and more aromatic than normal loin meat. Good seafood antipasti are preserved in olive oil, not in refined vegetable oil, and often come from small businesses with controlled catch sources.

Which wine goes well with a mixed antipasti platter?

Oil, acid, and salt are the dominant flavor axes — this requires wine with lively acidity and low residual sugar. A dry Vermentino, Verdicchio, or a young Spanish white wine will hold its own without masking the delicate aromas.

How do I recognize good capers — and what is the difference between capers in salt and in brine?

Capers in sea salt are aromatically more intense because they are not stored in vinegar brine. Briefly soak or rinse before serving. Capers from Salina (Aeolian Islands) are considered particularly fine because the island's microclimate produces smaller, denser buds.

Can I also serve antipasti from a can or jar warm?

Yes — many are suitable as a quick pasta sauce or topping for toasted bread. Sardines, tuna, and pickled vegetables often unfold more depth when slightly warmed. Only products with high vinegar content, such as giardiniera, are better left cold.

How long do opened jars of antipasti last?

As long as the product remains completely covered with oil or brine, most antipasti will last 5–10 days in the refrigerator after opening. Important: always use a clean spoon to remove them and keep the jar well sealed.

Do antipasti from the Mediterranean region also go well with cheese and charcuterie?

Very well — the combination is a classic. Salty capers and semi-dried tomatoes provide contrast to mild cheeses, while pickled artichokes and olives work well alongside salumi. Those who mix Italian products will maintain stylistic consistency.

Buy antipasti online – the opening act that carries the evening

Antipasti are not a prelude to be rushed through. They are the part of the meal where no one is watching the clock yet: a few olives, some pickled vegetables, bread, a glass of wine – and suddenly you find yourself sitting longer than you intended. We have put together this range for exactly that purpose.

Our range

Olives

Black and green olives, large varieties for sharing, spicy pickled olives and cocktail olives with garlic and chili. The simplest antipasto of all and the one that is empty the fastest.

Pickled vegetables

Artichoke hearts in oil, semi-dried and sun-dried tomatoes, porcini mushrooms sott'olio, giardiniera, cipolline in Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP and salt-cured lemons. Plus capers from Salina in sea salt – not in brine, but dry-salted, as has been done there for generations.

Fish and seafood

Canned goods from the Mediterranean in the quality that is taken for granted there and that you have to search for here: tuna in olive oil and in its own juice, ventresca belly meat, sardines in olive oil, in tomato sauce, with lemon or spicy, plus octopus.

Stuffed items and pastes

Peperoncini stuffed with tuna and tartufata, a pestato made of mixed mushrooms and truffle – a spoonful is enough on toasted bread.

How to serve antipasti

For aperitivo: Olives, capers and some bread, accompanied by a cool white wine or an aperitif.
As a tavolata: Everything on the table at once, everyone helps themselves – the most relaxed way to host several people.
As a quick dinner: A jar of artichokes, good bread, a piece of cheese. On some evenings, that is all you need.
As an appetizer: Small portions on individual plates before the pasta or meat arrives.

The right wine

Pickled vegetables and vinegar do not get along with every wine – for antipasti with acidity, dry white wines with their own freshness are better suited than soft reds. For tuna and sardines, rosé and light red wines also work well. We are happy to advise you on the combination.

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