Testa Family

Before anything else, the Testas are fishmongers. From October to March, Futura Prima and Atlante sail the Sicilian seas searching for schools of sgombri, anchovies, sugarelli, and bluefin tuna. The Testa family has been steering its boats through the Mediterranean Sea since the 17th Century. It’s a storied tradition built upon centuries of hard work and resilience, with each new generation refining the already extensive expertise of the previous one.

Every process made by hand

Never boiled nor frozen, the fresh fish are simply steamed to fully maintain their flavor, aromas, texture, and nutritional properties.

After cooking, they are dehumidified, filleted, and finally pasteurized. Every single step of the process is hand-made. Use them in sandwiches, in a bean or potato salad, with pasta, farro, rice, or simply eat them straight out of the jar with some lemon juice. And don’t throw the oil away! Make the most flavorful seafood soffritti or a killer mayonnaise with a savory umami punch.

Sustainable fishing

For the Testas, having a small-scale, mindful, and artisanal fishing operation means carefully following the marine life cycle, constantly looking after the size class of their catch, and working with scientists to minimize their environmental impact. Their relationship with the sea is founded upon respect and knowledge rather than exploitation. By adopting virtuous practices both onboard and ashore, their first goal is to protect and preserve the sea.