CHOCOLATE CANTUCCINI - ANCIENT SWEETS OF SIENA

Cantuccini al Cioccolato, typical sweets from the Tuscan tradition, are made by adding pieces of Italian dark chocolate with 54% cocoa to the dough. They are obtained from the artisanal processing of excellent quality raw materials: flour, almonds, sugar, eggs, butter, and honey. The almonds, of the best quality, are hand-selected to avoid possible impurities and used whole, unshelled. The PGI denomination guarantees strict control of the production process. After their preparation, the cantucci are baked and then cut while still hot to obtain the characteristic oblique shape. After cooling, the cantucci can be packaged in various formats. The final result is a sweet with a strong almond and egg flavour and a crunchy texture.

La Fabbrica del Panforte

La Fabbrica del Panforte is located a few kilometres from Siena. It is like a small but vigorous plant, rooted in the land and culture of the city. The result is of great quality: artisanal bakery products, cared for down to the smallest detail.

For its creations, La Fabbrica del Panforte draws inspiration from the past, from the original recipes of the Sienese pastry tradition, inherited from the Masters of Panforte. Known and appreciated since the Middle Ages (13th century), when pilgrims and spice merchants passed through the Via Francigena, Panforte is the Sienese sweet par excellence. It is the result of the transformation and baking of a dough based on quality raw materials: flour, candied fruit, almonds, sugar, honey, and spices.