Pistachio of Bronte ice cream. Pistachio trees were introduced by the Saracens, as the greater part of the fruit trees. The pistachio trees grow very well between 500 meters and 1000 meters above sea level. They are therefore the specialty of the town of Bronte, on the slopes of the Mount Etna http://www.dreamsicilyvillas.com/guide/sicily-gastronomy/