Discover our ISSIMO x Quintosapore’s Collaboration – A Celebration of Umbrian Flavours
Italy is a country defined by flavour. Every region carries its own edible narrative, written through aromas, recipes, and traditions that speak of the land and the people who tend it. Few places capture this better than Umbria, Italy’s “green heart,” where the pace of life still follows the seasons. Here, Quintosapore – an innovative farming project dedicated to renewing Italy’s agri-food traditions – has reimagined cultivation through biomimicry, sustainability, and deep respect for heritage.
Now, in collaboration with ISSIMO, these values come to life in three exclusive food boxes: a limited-edition collection that brings together the conviviality of the Italian table with forward-thinking agriculture.
At its heart, this project is a story of friendship. It was born from the bond between Marie-Louise Sciò, CEO and Creative Director of Pellicano Hotels Group, and Livia Giuggioli, co-founder of Quintosapore. United by a shared love for authenticity, design, and the rhythms of Italian living, they’ve transformed a personal connection into something to savour, gift, and share.
For ISSIMO, it’s also a nod to the region that will soon become even more central to our story: in 2027, Umbria will welcome our newest retreat, La Badia. Consider these boxes a prelude, a delicious invitation to discover the flavours of our soon-to-be home.
So – ready to bring a little Umbrian taste to your table?
From Seed to Jar: Quintosapore’s Philosophy
Quintosapore isn’t your average farm. Founded by Livia and her twin brothers, Alessandro and Nicola, it’s a living experiment in how food can – and should – be grown. Their approach, Biomimic Farming, combines regenerative, biodynamic, and agroforestry practices with tools like biochar and beneficial microorganisms. The result? Vegetables grown with integrity, bursting with nutrients, and packed with the unmistakable taste of Umbrian soil.
Every product follows a closed-circle story: from heritage seed to hand-harvested vegetable to carefully crafted jar. Nothing unnecessary, nothing rushed – just food as nature intended.
This philosophy pairs beautifully with ISSIMO’s mission to curate the very best of Italian living. In their own way, these boxes are a gentle nudge to rethink eating itself: not only as nourishment, but as participation in a cycle of heritage, community, and care for the land.
Food as Culture, Food as Connection
In Italy, food has never been just food. It’s memory, ritual, and the perfect excuse to linger at the table a little longer. That’s the spirit of ISSIMO x Quintosapore. These jars are seasonal keepsakes – flavours that carry not only taste, but the stories of the land, the farmers, and the traditions that shaped them.
Together, they create a collection that’s generous in flavour, rich in heritage, and always about bringing people closer. After all, isn’t that what good food is meant to do?
The Three Boxes: A Taste of Umbria
The collaboration unfolds through three thoughtfully curated food boxes, each telling a different story of Umbria.
The Umbrian Aperitivo
Conviviality in a jar. Meant for sharing with friends (preferably alongside a glass of something chilled), this box includes smoky aubergine caviar, courgettes preserved in extra virgin olive oil, a delicate aglione garlic shoot pâté, and tangy green tomatoes. A true ode to Italian aperitivo culture: generous, vibrant, irresistible.
An edible garden. This collection captures the season’s variety: bold crushed aglione garlic, a velvety pumpkin and black truffle soup, smoky caponata, and bright green tomatoes for a tart, fresh finish. Rustic and refined, side by side.
A love letter to Umbria’s most iconic garlic. Larger and gentler than its cousins, Aglione is celebrated here three ways: as a silky aioli, a rich heritage tomato sauce, and an infused salt. Everyday cooking is instantly elevated.
Each box is its own little chapter, made to be opened slowly and enjoyed at your own pace, whether as a thoughtful gift or simply a new way to explore Italy’s gastronomic heritage.
