BLACK
Black cherries are available on the market during the month of June.
This type of cherry is most typical of the area around Vignola (Modena).

CALENDAR OF THE BLACK VARIETY

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MINIMUM QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance
Clean, fresh, healthy fruit with no dampness. Bright colors. Fresh stem.

Colour
Skin: dark red, black
Pulp: pale red, blackish red

Shape
Elongated, flatted kidney shape

Flavor and texture
Medium-firm pulp consistency.
Sweet, juicy flavor.

Sale period
1^st June through 30^th June

Storage
This product may be briefly refrigerated at 10-12 °C, no more than 72 hours after picking.
These varieties may also be stored for longer periods – 7-8 days – if kept at a temperature between 1-2 °C.
The stem obviously dries out when stored for such long periods.

Handling
It is recommended to turnover fruit regularly on the display shelf to avoid mishandling by consumers. These varieties are fairly hardy and have no particular problems as long as the initial picking and handling have been carried out properly.

Things to avoid
Avoid stacking containers on display.

ANELLA
Cherries from the "Anella" group are available on the market from the end of May through the month of June. This variety of fruit is especially popular for its crunchy, juicy pulp.

CALENDAR OF THE ANELLA VARIETY

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MINIMUM QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance
Clean, fresh, healthy fruit with no dampness. Bright colors. Fresh stem.

Colour
Skin: from vermilion to dark red
Pulp: pink

Shape
Elongated, sometimes flatted

Flavor and texture
Strong pulp consistency (less accentuated for Sunburst).
Sweet, juicy flavor.

Sale period
20^th May through 30^th June

Storage
This product may be refrigerated at 10-12 °C, for no more than 84 hours after picking.
These varieties may also be stored for longer periods (7-8 days) if kept at a temperature between 1-2 °C. While the pulp is well preserved, the stem dries out.

Handling
Fairly hardy varieties that do not have any particular problems as long as the initial picking and handling have been carried out properly.
It is recommended to turnover fruit regularly on the display shelf to avoid
piling and thus mishandling by consumers.

Things to avoid
Avoid stacking containers on display.

BIGARREAU
Bigarreau cherries are available on the market from May through June. They are among the first cherries to appear on the market.

CALENDAR OF THE BIGARREAU VARIETY

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MINIMUM QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance
Clean, fresh, and healthy.
Bright colors. Fruit with no dampness.
Fresh stem.

Colour
Skin: red, dark red, vermilion tending to black
Pulp: red, dark red

Shape
Elongated. Medium length stem.

Flavor and texture
Pulp consistency: medium-strong.
Flavor: sweet, juicy.

Sale period
15^th May through 5^th June

Storage
This type of cherry does not store well, and thus the product must be sold quickly, no more than 48-72 hours after picking.
They may be refrigerated at a temperature of 10-12 °C.

Handling
This type of cherry must be handled with the utmost caution, since it is very delicate and perishable.
If it rains during harvest, it is recommended to store the product in the refrigerator until sold and to turn the product over quickly and frequently at the sales outlet.

Things to avoid
Avoid stacking containers on display.

MARCA
Cherries in the Marca family are available on the market from June to July.
This is the best type of cherry for packing in liquor.

CALENDAR OF THE MARCA VARIETY

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MINIMUM QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance
Fresh, and healthy. Clean fruit with no dampness.
Bright colors. Fresh stem.

Colour
Skin: vermilion on a pale yellow background
Pulp: creamy white

Shape
Elongated. Long stem.

Flavor and texture
Strong pulp consistency.
Average sweetness and juiciness.

Sale period
10^th June through 7^th July

Storage
The product may be stored for 96 hours after picking at a temperature of 10-12 °C. These varieties may also be stored for longer periods (8-10 days) if kept at a temperature between 1-2 °C. The stem will dry out when stored for long periods.

Handling
These varieties are fairly hardy and have no particular problems as long as the initial picking and handling have been carried out properly.

Things to avoid
It is not recommended to cold-process these cherries to avoid bruising the fruit.

FERROVIA
Cherries in the Ferrovia family are available on the market during the month of June. These cherries are especially widespread in Apulia. This variety is greatly appreciated by consumers because of its crunchy, juicy pulp.

CALENDAR OF THE FERROVIA VARIETY

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Market presence

MINIMUM QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance
Clean, fresh, healthy fruit with no dampness.
Bright colors. Fresh stem.

Colour
Skin: vermilion to dark red
Pulp: pink

Shape
Elongated, sometimes flattened.

Flavor and texture
Strong pulp consistency.
Sweet, juicy flavor.

Sale period
5^th June through 30^th June

Storage
The product may be stored at a temperature of 10-12 °C for up to 84 hours after picking.
These varieties may also be stored for longer periods (7-8 days) if kept at a temperature between 1-2 °C. While the pulp remains well-preserved, the stem will dry out when stored for long periods.

Handling
These varieties are fairly hardy and have no particular problems as long as the initial picking and handling have been carried out properly.
It is recommended to turnover fruit regularly on the display shelf to avoid piling and thus mishandling by consumers.

Things to avoid
Avoid stacking containers on display.

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