The Catalonia chicory or Asparagus chicory is an ancient selection derived from wild chicory. The main feature is the highly developed floral stalks that create an erect head. It is a typical cut vegetable from autumn/winter, with a characteristic bitter taste. In some varieties the head, composed of sprouts, is very fleshy and compact, we are talking about the famous "Puntarelle", here in two versions: Galatina and Gaeta.