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A healthy obsession with authentic origins

We take great care and pay close attention to detail when selecting our high-quality raw materials. Following the principles of the Mediterranean diet, our recipes are balanced and authentic, ensuring our chocolate and gelato are both delicious and genuinely good for you.

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UNIQUE BEANS

Our cocoa is selected from premier plantations across Latin America, the Caribbean, West Africa, and Southeast Asia, offering an expansive spectrum of taste. From bold, intense bitterness to delicate, aromatic sweetness.

CULTIVATING A GREENER FUTURE

By 2027, 100% of our cocoa will be Rainforest Alliance certified, cementing our commitment to a sustainable supply chain that puts people and the planet first. This certification means our beans are grown using climate-smart farming methods that protect biodiversity, restore natural ecosystems and ensure a transparent network by fostering better working conditions.

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Nature's finest

We’ve paired our cocoa with nature's finest fruits: hazelnuts, pistachios, and almonds. These nutrient-dense superfoods do more than provide a superior crunch; they naturally complement and enhance the cocoa’s depth, allowing us to reduce added sugars while achieving a perfectly balanced, high-performance flavor.

“Piedmont Hazelnut”

The heart of Piedmontese excellence, grown primarily in the sun-drenched hills of the Langhe (Italy). Known as the "Tonda Gentile," this hazelnut is prized for its perfect crunch and intense aroma once roasted. Its delicate, sweet flavor and buttery texture enrich our chocolates with a unique touch of elegance.

Discover our Hazelnut Chocolate

Mediterranean Pistachio

We select the finest Mediterranean pistachios, such as the “Green Pistachio from Bronte” for our gelato, the legendary green gold of the Mediterranean. Grown on the volcanic slopes of Etna, its intense aroma and slightly sweet flavor provide an irresistible, emerald-hued richness.

Discover our Pistachio chocolate

Mediterranean Almonds

Each nut is packed with nutrients, offering a signature crunch and a delicate, full-bodied flavor. When paired with the intensity of our chocolate, they create a sophisticated harmony of textures and tastes that define our most classic recipes.

HAKUNA MATATA VANILLA PROJECT

We have launched a project in Tanzania, in collaboration with the local NGO Hakuna Matata, dedicated to a vanilla with a floral bouquet and authentic taste, fully traceable from the grower to our production facility. Cultivation respects the environment through integrated agroforestry systems and natural shading, helping to restore soil vitality. The project supports local communities by providing job and training opportunities for women and young people, while involving schools, hospitals, and care facilities to strengthen the region’s sustainability.

The Cocoa chronicles

Cacao is more than a global favorite; it is a complex botanical marvel defined by genetics, terroir, and precise biochemistry. Leveraging our expertise, we go beyond the surface, from the technical rigor of fermentation to the nuances of flavor-pairing. Discover the science and soul behind the world's most sophisticated ingredient.

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