As the exclusive North American distributor of the Fornetto™wood-fired dual-purpose oven and smoker, Alfresco Home is proud to introduce Fornetto premium hardwood lump charcoal and Fornetto European smoking chips. The company recently added high-quality tools, ceramic cookware, and melamine dinnerware to the Fornetto line as well.

The high-quality lump charcoal is made in Paraguay, from quebracho hardwood, using traditional methods certified as meeting international environmental standards. The charcoal (sold in 20-pound bags) is free of chemical additives and debris; it burns cleanly and at high temperatures, does not spark, and emits less smoke.

As Anthony Cilio, executive vice president, explains, once porous oak barrels have completed their work holding fine European wine or cognac, they are dried naturally, locking in their flavors and aromas (without any additives). “The barrels are then shredded to make the fantastic flavored chips,” he says. The three flavors in the Fornetto line are muscatel (perfect for poultry and desserts); cognac (to pair with seafood, meats, or vegetables); and red wine (especially complementary to pork and other meats).

Joseph Cilio, founder and CEO, says, “The beauty of Fornetto lump charcoal and chips is that while they are compatible with Fornetto ovens, the marketplace has a broad collection of charcoal-fueled grills and smokers that also can use these highquality, highly flavored Fornetto products.” The charcoal and chips will be available in December 2013. For additional information, contact Patti Geltman at (610) 705-8808 or pg@alfrescohome.com.