Excellent pistachio granita. Slightly too sweet.
Rating: 8/10
The Pasticceria dei Fratelli Aiello, in S. Agata li Battiati (Catania), is undoubtedly an institution, thanks to the quality of their pastries. We put their pistachio granita to the test during the hot summer days.
The granita has a rather pale green color, which makes it look very natural (without the ugly green of artificial dyes), and it tastes truly delicious, with a great pistachio flavor and no unwanted aftertaste (we didn't detect any traces of almond). The decorative pistachios on top are excellent—crunchy and flavorful.
The texture is that of a real granita, neither too creamy nor too icy; furthermore, it is dairy-free, which will please both purists and those with lactose intolerance.
At times it feels slightly too sweet, though never in an annoying way. A pinch less sugar and a bit more pistachio would certainly bump it up a notch.
Given its pistachio flavor and excellent preparation, it deserves a rating of 8/10. We were very impressed!
Address:
Via V. Bellini, 126
95030 Sant'Agata li Battiati CT
