The Best Italian Gelato Flavors

Gelato is not just a dessert but a way of life. Walk through any city street in Italy, and you'll quickly come across a gelateria that has been owned by the same family for generations, where gelato is whipped up fresh every day. Made from fresh milk and sugar, it's more refined, smooth, and less creamy than ice cream.  

Once you've tried Italian-made gelato, you can't go back. The Italians are serious about their gelato. It has been a celebrated dessert in the country since the 15th century. Nothing compares.  

You don't have to travel to Italy to taste authentic gelato with Venchi's help. Our Italian gelato is crafted from the finest natural ingredients and made the traditional way.  

 

What are the most popular Venchi ice cream flavors?

Venchi invites you on a delicious adventure filled with a rainbow of gelato flavors, each crafted with Venchi's signature attention to detail to enrich your tasting experience.  

Our most popular gelato flavor is pistachio, an Italian classic. Made with only fresh milk, sugar, and pistachios, it'll instantly melt in your mouth. But the happy memories will last much longer.  

Most Italians adore this flavor, but the Sicilians are exceptionally passionate and make their gelato with a unique variety of local pistachios called the Bronte. The same nut that Venchi whips up in its gelato. You can't get more authentic than that.  

The color of pistachio gelato tells you about its quality. It should be a pale green. Anything too bright could be made from artificial flavors or with the addition of food colorings.  

Stracciatella is another must-try Venchi gelato flavor. It's now so popular you can find it almost everywhere. You'll recognize it by its creamy base that's sprinkled with chocolate shavings. People fall in love with the contrast between the creamy gelato and the crunch of the chocolate.  

Best chocolate gelato flavors

The classics are classic for a reason, and with chocolate gelato, you'll never be disappointed. Silky and utterly irresistible, plain chocolate (cioccolato in Italian) continues to be loved by all ages and taste buds.  

Dark chocolate connoisseurs, you'll be in heaven with this next flavor. Venchi's Chocoviar gelato is intense, aromatic, and made with 75% chocolate. It's topped with Venchi's own creation, chocolate caviar, for added texture. Perfect for when you'd like to treat yourself. It tastes even more extravagant when paired with mascarpone or fresh strawberries.  

The iconic Azteco chocolate also has a gelato version. If you've never tried it, you must! Made with extra-dark chocolate, it is also suitable for vegan diets, since there are no dairy ingredients involved. 

 

Most popular cream gelato flavors 

Italy does things a little differently. There's no real "vanilla-flavored gelato" like there is with ice cream. Instead, Italians have something called Fior Di Latte, which most creamy gelato flavors are made from.  

Fior di Latte (or "flower of milk" in Italian) is as light as air and a traditional gelato flavor. It's made only from milk and sugar beaten to a fluffy and silky-like consistency. There are no fancy ingredients to hide behind, so the gelato makers must be talented in their craft to whip up this flavor to perfection.  

Crema is another popular Italian gelato flavor that celebrates the beauty of simplicity. All that's needed is fresh milk, egg yolks and sugar to create a culinary delight. It's unique to Italy, but the closest flavor is French Vanilla. When you taste it, you'll be reminded of custard.  

 

What about fruit-based gelato?

Fruit-based gelatos are an obsession in Italy. They're often made without cream or milk, like a sorbet, and are the perfect treat for a warm summer's day.  

First, you'll be seduced by the bold red color of strawberry gelato and then by its lovely thirst-quenching flavor. It's so juicy and refreshing that you'll feel like you're eating the real fruit. Venchi's version is whipped up from fresh strawberry puree and delivers plenty of punchy flavor. Plus, you can indulge without guilt as it's also vegan-friendly.  

Lemon is another famous fruity gelato. It tastes just as you would expect, a little zesty and a little sour, making it the ideal palette cleanser. Or the flavor of choice for those who don't have such a sweet tooth.  

In Italy, lemons are hailed as miracle fruits with healing properties. Its powers include boosting the immune system and helping digestion. That's why Italians often indulge in a scoop of lemon ice cream after dinner.