RICCIARELLI PGI GLUTEN-FREE - ANCIENT SWEETS OF SIENA

Dating back to the 14th century, Ricciarelli are said to have been introduced by the knight Ricciardetto Della Gherardesca upon his return from the Crusades. Initially offered in his castle, they became a tradition of Sienese pastry art. The PGI designation, besides being the first designation ever obtained for a dessert at European level, guarantees strict control of the production process established in the regulations of the Consorzio per il ricciarello ed il panforte. Ricciarelli are produced according to the original recipe with a mixture of almonds, egg white, sugar and honey. The ingredients are always fresh and come from the best farms. The almonds, of exceptional quality, are of Italian origin, mainly from Puglia, hand-selected to avoid possible impurities. Soft, flavourful and rich in essential oils that make their aroma unique. Each ricciarello is prepared, manually shaped and dusted with sugar. When the ricciarello obtains the shape indicated in the production specifications, it will be ready for baking. After cooling, the sweets are packaged in trays or decorated boxes of various sizes. Ricciarello PGI is a sweet of soft, non-brittle consistency and an unmistakable flavour, which includes the characteristic bitter aftertaste provided by a small amount of cleverly balanced bitter almonds.

The absence of gluten allows them to be enjoyed by gluten intolerant and coeliacs.

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: artisan bakery products, taken care of 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.