From Switzerland to the hills of the Southern Piedmont
A good thirty years ago, the story of Cascina San Giovanni began on an old farm in the gentle hills of the Southern Piedmont — surrounded by orchards and hazelnut groves, nestled in the municipality of Rocchetta Belbo in the province of Cuneo. What started as a family craft business quickly outgrew itself: demand for the regional specialties rose rapidly, and production moved to its own facility on the outskirts of Rocchetta Belbo. Since 2013, Sabine and Dominik Suter have been running the manufactory. In addition to their deep connection to Italy, the two Swiss bring years of experience from the hotel and catering industry — a combination you can feel in every glass and every jar.
Respect for raw materials, region, and recipe
The foundation of the work at Cascina San Giovanni is long-standing supplier relationships: for over 25 years, the manufactory has been working with the same farmers in the region. This not only ensures consistent quality of the ingredients but also anchors production firmly in the agricultural fabric of the Southern Piedmont. The recipes come from the Piedmontese culinary tradition — from the so-called Cucina della Nonna, the grandmothers' home cooking, which is based on fresh, seasonal ingredients without frills. Additives are consistently avoided; the products are free of artificial preservatives. The staff structure also speaks for a stable, down-to-earth corporate culture: the longest-serving team member has been working for the company for 25 years.
Piedmontese pantry in a jar
The range from Cascina San Giovanni reflects the breadth of the Northern Italian pantry: aromatic pestos — including the classic basil pesto and a robust arugula pesto — savory spreads for bruschetta and crostini, pickled antipasti such as capers preserved in salt or peperoncini stuffed with tuna, as well as dried porcini mushrooms, which are suitable as a base for risotto and pasta. In addition, there are pasta, risotto, honey, jams, vinegar, and spices from Piedmont. All products are handcrafted in Rocchetta Belbo and are now available throughout Europe. In our shop, you will find a selection of the most popular gourmet classics — from bruschetta spread to crema di peperoncini.
