food - Allegra, Fine Italian epicerie

Exceptional
Italian products

Italy in the heart of Albi

Producers with
unique know-how

An invitation to travel

to be enjoyed on site
or to take away

The Best of Italy

A gastronomic heritage

WHY IS ITALIAN
GASTRONOMY SO appreciated
IN THE WORLD?

An art of living. Because it has taste and unique originality, of course, but also because it is simple, fresh, colourful and healthy, but it is also known for the Italian way of life. A culture. Cinema and travel have allowed the French to appreciate this rich, welcoming and benevolent culture, the famous "Dolce Vita". A culture where family meals are central. Consuming an Italian product is to give yourself a shot of good humour and a change of scenery, to put a smile on your face. A love story between the French and Italian gastronomy. The same notions of origin, authenticity and value are found in Italian products as in French cuisine. The ingredients are part of the "good and healthy" approach to eating, the combination of gastronomy and well-being. The cuisine is simple, with less preparation, for a very tasty result.

Allegra epicerie fine italienne Albi pizza

Strong values, unique know-how.

A regional and local anchorage

cultural and gastronomic
diversity

Italy is made up of 20 regions. These are all local specialities, reminding us that the country has long been under various foreign dominations. Its strength is that it has preserved its cultural and gastronomic diversity like no other country, thanks to its strong regional and local roots.

Italy has 262 PDOs and PGIs (the largest number of protected gastronomic products, according to the Origin Food website).

Italy has managed to preserve the quality of its products by keeping the family and regional dimension of its production. High quality products. They are synonymous with high quality, but also with ancestral know-how…

Thanks to this, biodiversity is preserved and good practices are safeguarded, thanks to many actors, such as the Slow Food movement, born in Italy in 1986 and known throughout the world, which lists all the varieties in danger of disappearing in order to promote them and thus save them.

Salami, Bresaola, Pancetta, Antipasti, Speck, Cheeses, Mortadella, Gorgonzola, Mascarpone, Minestrone, Risotto, Pantelleria Capers, Ligurian Anchovies, Umbria Olive Oil, Palagonia Oranges, Vesuvius Tomatoes … The Italian culinary specialities are numerous.

ALLEGRA invites you to taste, discover or rediscover all these Italian flavours and treasures which are part of the little joys of life!

Unique values and know-how

CAREFULLY SELECTED
PRODUCERS

know-how

An ancestral know-how that has often been practiced for several generations.

ethical

A work ethic and respect for the environment.

Certifications

Most products are organic and/or certified (PDO, PGI, TSG, Slow Food).

Environment

Eco-responsible packaging - anti-waste. Sustainable agriculture.

ALLEGRA IS THE VERY FIRST GROCERY STORE TO SELL THE BRAND IN FRANCE!!!

Bonverre

Indulge in an exceptional gastronomic experience with Bonverre, a brand that reimagines the art of cuisine through the creativity of renowned Italian Michelin-star chefs. Each Bonverre product is much more than a mere culinary delight; it is a time capsule filled with flavors and memories ready to journey across the world. These delights, crafted by acclaimed Italian chefs such as Ragù Di Selvaggina, Bagna Càoda, and Marzia Ceresoli, reintroduce you to traditional recipes deeply rooted in Italian regions, often hidden just a few kilometers away, waiting to be discovered. The name Bonverre epitomizes transparency, reflecting both the contents of each jar, featuring a minimalist ingredient list free of preservatives, and the jar itself, made of environmentally friendly, recyclable, and reusable glass. Explore an authentic and unforgettable culinary journey with Bonverre, where tradition meets creativity to enchant your taste buds with every tasting.

Mariangela Prunotto

Mariangela Prunotto - Alba, Piedmont - For 30 years, pioneers of integrated pest management in the past, we are now committed to organic farming. Our production methods in organic farming include techniques that are compatible with the environment and food safety through the rational use of plant protection products and fertilisers, as well as the agronomic control of production processes.

i Contadini

I Contadini - Ugento, Lecce - Puglie. Our story is one of tenacity, perseverance and love for our land. We are I Contadini, and we produce preserves, sottoli and passate, processing them from fresh products directly on the production site, a few steps from the sea. Each product is an exclusively artisanal work, from land to table.

Antica Torroneria Piemontese

A reality where respect for tradition and the search for innovation coexist every day. At Antica Torroneria Piemontese, we are craftsmen in constant evolution.

Monograno Felicetti

1908 Predazzo - Trentino Alto Adige. Nature offers us two irreplaceable and invaluable elements: pure water and pure air, straight from the mountains, the Dolomites, (IN NORTHERN ITALY). We believe that such precious ingredients must be complemented by only the finest grains, chosen with a technical and empirical knowledge that over the years has become an art. Our flours - wholemeal and organic durum wheat, Kamut® Khorasan and spelt - must meet the strictest quality criteria and come ONLY from selected producers who share our values. For more than ONE hundred years we have been refining the meticulous processing and sophisticated combination of wheat that makes our pasta. The result is a product with exceptional taste and aroma and a perfectly balanced set of characteristics that make it irresistible to all pasta lovers: perfect cooking properties, complex texture and enough versatility to go well with any sauce.

Campisi

1845 Marzamemi - Siracusa Sicily. Linked to the sea for over a century, Salvatore Campisi produces and processes a wide range of fish products, from bluefin tuna, swordfish, ricciole, to the precious bottarga, mosciame (tuna ham) to the refining of the catch in pesti and paté. The use of ancient techniques, dating back to the Arab period. Refined over time in the small village of Marzamemi, these include the drying and maturing of tuna products, in a particularly suitable climatic band - making Salvatore Campisi, worthy of being considered one of the last connoisseurs of traditions. Campisi's motto is a guiding force : " Experience and care of the past - now threatened - deserving of protection and recognition".

A selection of exceptional products

Oils &
Balsamics

Il Borgo del Balsamico

Botteghe di Albinea - Reggio Emilia. Perhaps in deference to the Crotti family's history in the fashion industry, Il Borgo del Balsamico's packaging beautifully highlights its products. Original and aesthetically pleasing, the packaging clearly communicates the different types of products and their use. "Today, it is so important to give clear information to consumers. We are bombarded with information that does not inform. It is crucial that people are given the information they need to be able to choose. Being able to make choices means that you can evaluate and develop your critical ability," explains Cristina Crotti, who is also in charge of the company's product image. The colour code chosen by Il Borgo del Balsamico is yellow, orange and red for the balsamic condiments and aubergine for the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar with its three distinctive categories. Colours are a universal language that needs no translation. Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and Borgo del Balsamico Food Condiment are matured in French oak barrels, dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. The wooden casks gradually release their precious bouquets, helping us in the painstaking work of making superior products. Made only from the finest raw materials and presented with exquisite taste, the final product brings the echoes of an ancient tradition to your table.

frantoio d'orazio

In the region of Murgia, where Giangirolamo Acquaviva d'Aragona, the "Guercio of Puglia", left a sign of his passage, the elegant Conversano, lies in a corner of Puglia. That's where the history of the D'Orazio family begins. In the shadows of the Normans, the Swabians and the Angevins before them. For three generations now, like his uncle Peppino and his grandfather before him, Francesco has lived among the scent of the earth and the centuries-old olive trees, immersed in the magic of a world that governs the cycle of rural life. Peppino represents the past, with all its wealth of experience and tradition; Francesco represents the future, driven by the experience of his family, the desire for innovation and the passion for quality and beauty. Continuous research on raw materials, the enhancement of locally harvested olive varieties and the disguises inspired by local floor tiles have shaped a treasure chest preserving His Majesty the extra virgin olive oil.

Il Molino

Since 1700 Montefiascone - Viterbo, Lazio. Our company owes its name (which means "the mill") to a mill that stood where our olives now grow, fed by the water of the stream that still flows through the estate today. The business has been in Annalisa and Mauro Torzilli's family since the 1700s. Annalisa grew up watching her grandparents tend this fertile and bountiful land with unwavering love and respect. She and Mauro have been running the business for over 30 years, following the principles of organic farming. The surrounding landscape is a patchwork of flourishing orchards, olive and hazelnut trees, cereals and vegetables - carefully cultivated by practicing crop rotation to preserve the fertility and balance of the soil.

Allegra Italian gourmet food store

WANT TO TASTE
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN PRODUCTS ?

Meet us at 30 rue de l’Hôtel de ville in Albi (81000).

WHY IS ITALIAN
GASTRONOMY SO appreciated
IN THE WORLD?

cultural and gastronomic
diversity