Ice-cream
Ice cream, many flavors of artisanal excellence
The Ice-cream Italian knows no rivals. At home and abroad it is celebrated by high-quality production. The various tastes of ice cream artisanal they celebrate the seasonality of fruit, grown in an area which guarantees first-class products due to its geographical position and climate. Or they enhance the best selections of hazelnuts, chocolate, zabaglione and various creams. Delicacies to be savored in a cone or cup for a snack or to finish a meal. But in this case taking into account the calories consumed throughout the day.
Varying the numerous flavors, ice cream is eaten all year round in Italy. And it boasts a long tradition. It was Bernardo Buontalenti, originally from Florence, who introduced it to the court of Caterina de' Medici during the mid-16th century. But it was up to the Sicilian Francesco Procopio dei Coltelli – who lived a hundred years later – to have the intuition to sell ice cream to the public. Since then the journey towards perfection began.
The classic flavors of ice cream prepared with artisan techniques are constantly evolving, thanks to the creativity of the master ice cream makers. However, the result is a product of high nutritional value, thanks to the selection of fresh ingredients and their treatment in ways that preserve their properties.
