CIOCCOLATINI
       The vast and appetizing panorama of cioccolatini from Italy is a showcase of Italian creativity and design. Luscious filings range from hazelnut, champagne and coffee-flavored creams to various nuts and liquors. Baci, made of chocolate and crushed hazelnuts, plus a whole hazelnut on top, are one of the most famous products of this kind, as well as Boeri, a wrapping of superior quality dark chocolate over a whole brandied cherry. 
       Another typical Italian favorite, the 4-layered Cremini, have two light layers made with cocoa butter, almonds and hazelnuts and two dark ones adding cocoa liqueur. In a myriad array of shapes and sizes, from small hearts to miniature bananas, these chocolate products are often individually wrapped in gold or silver foil, and are also packaged in fine assortments in distinctive luxury boxes renowned for their elegance and romantic charm.

GIANDUIOTTI 
       In 1852, in Turin, a new kind of chocolate was introduced, made with milk, sugar, cocoa and Piemonte hazelnuts, universally regarded as the world's best. A refinement of this mixture (in the shape of a little boat) was launched in 1865 at the Carnival of Turin and was acclaimed as the finest chocolate candy in existence. In honor of Gianduja, the Masque of Turin, it won a distinction never conferred on any product before or since: the name Gianduia. 
       Today Gianduia is an ever-popular gourmet delicacy and has attained worldwide fame. At the marriage of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III in Monaco in 1956, Gianduia was chosen as the wedding bonbon. With its soft, velvety texture, refined aroma and marvelous hazelnut flavor, Gianduia, which is also known as Gianduiotto, indeed marries well with many tastes.

CHOCOLATE BARS 
       Dark, white, milk, milk filled, or enriched with locally produced whole hazelnuts, Italian chocolate bars are a product whose premium quality is guaranteed: Italian brand name industries, in fact, use only the best quality cocoa, and the cocoa content in chocolate defined as extra is over 45%. 
       Today, next to the traditional shapes, chocolate bars are sold in single serving portions, to satisfy a sudden urge for something good or for energy when tired after study or work.

CHOCOLATE SPREADS 
       Chocolate spreads (Nutella) are a typically Italian product. For many generations, children have grown up eating toasted bread, spread with these delicious creams on a lowfat cocoa and hazelnut base, which supplies healthy energy to grow well and face a demanding day. With their velvety consistency, similar to marmalade, honey, melted cheese and other preserves, chocolate creams fit neatly into the family diet as a complement to snacks, breakfast, lunch or desserts. 
       Absolutely natural, healthful and with a high nutritional value, chocolate spreads are considered a tasty, energy snack. Perfect on a muffin or slice of bread, they may be enjoyed at any time of the day and served in many ways, combined with amaretto cookies, biscuits, fruit or ice cream and included in countless recipes for a host of taste treats.

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