CAPERS AND CAPER BERRIES
Aeolian Capers & Caper-Berries
Colonna Capers — A premium selection of Italian capers packed in salt, prized for their clean, bright flavor and firm, satisfying texture.
Perfect for Mediterranean cooking, these capers enhance sauces, dressings, seafood, and classic dishes with balanced acidity and aromatic depth.
Caper-Berries from Lipari (Aeolian Islands, Sicily) — Among the finest varieties of caper-berries, harvested on the sun-drenched slopes of Lipari in the Aeolian archipelago. Characterized by generous size, crisp texture, and nuanced fruity tang, they bring a gourmet touch to antipasti, cocktails, and culinary creations inspired by Sicily’s coastal tradition.
Origin and Selection
We select wild Italian capers, expertly hand-picked at the perfect level of ripeness. Careful processing preserves their aroma, flavor, and natural saltiness, bringing them to life in every recipe. Both capers and capers are of mixed quality to maintain their authenticity, as they are harvested from wild plants.
Both are preserved in carefully selected sea salt to preserve the island’s typical aromas.
Desalination and Quick Tips
Rinse and then add at the end of cooking to preserve the aroma and texture, or serve raw.
Pairings and Recipe Ideas
veal with tuna sauce, puttanesca, salsa verde, tuna sauce, raw ham, tartare, seared tuna, fish in foil, seafood salads.
Vegetables and Grains: Tomatoes, Zucchini, Steamed Potatoes, Farro/Quinoa Salad, Grilled Eggplant.
Extras: Butter and capers for chicken or sole; Caper cream on croutons.
Sizes, storage, and shelf life
Available in jars.
Store away from light and heat; once opened, they can also be refrigerated.
Frequently asked questions about capers
Do I always have to desalt them? Yes, but it’s also a matter of personal preference. They can be used as a salt substitute, and in that case, not desalting them is fine. Very intense flavor.
When should I add them? Prefer using them raw or as a finishing touch.
Can I blend them? Yes, blend them with extra virgin olive oil to create spreads and/or sauces.
How long after opening? Consume with peace of mind if stored properly.
Shipping and support
Protective packaging, fast delivery throughout Europe and internationally, and customer support for advice on recipes, sizes, and pairings with our oils.
Explore the sizes and purchase Colonna Olive Oil capers from the official store.