Amarena cherries are the fruit of the Prunus Cerasus tree which originated in Asia Minor and
brought to Italy by the Roman General Lucullus. He dined in succulent fashion and had cherry trees
brought to him to plant in his garden. The sour cherry is a variety of cherry with a tart, refreshing flavor—a summer fruit
which is picked in July, high in vitamins A, B1, and C. Great in desserts and over ice cream or gelato.
