A luxurious interpretation of one of Italy's great chocolate traditions, Amedei Toscano Gianduja combines fine cocoa with prized Piedmont IGP Hazelnuts of the Tonda Gentile Trilobata variety and whole milk.
The result is exceptionally smooth and indulgent, balancing the deep roasted character of hazelnuts with creamy milk chocolate and gentle cocoa richness. Amedei delicately air-roasts the hazelnuts directly at its Tuscan chocolate factory, preserving their distinctive fragrance and sweetness.
Producer: Amedei Toscana
Origin: Pontedera, Tuscany, Italy
Hazelnuts: Piedmont IGP – Tonda Gentile Trilobata
Hazelnut Content: 24%
Cocoa: Minimum 32%
Style: Gianduja Chocolate
Format: 50 g / 1.75 oz
The recipe combines cane sugar, Piedmont IGP hazelnuts, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, cocoa mass and almonds.
Aroma:
Immediately inviting, with pronounced aromas of freshly toasted hazelnuts and fresh milk, followed by delicate cocoa, praline and subtle roasted notes. These toasted-hazelnut and fresh-milk characteristics form Amedei's official aromatic profile for Toscano Gianduja.
Palate:
Rich and enveloping, with roasted Piedmont hazelnut taking center stage. Creamy milk chocolate follows, bringing gentle sweetness and cocoa depth, while the almond component contributes another subtle layer of nuttiness. The balance is luxurious without becoming excessively sweet.
Texture:
Exceptionally velvety, creamy and melting, with the finely integrated hazelnuts creating the wonderfully smooth texture that defines classic Gianduja.
Finish:
Long and harmonious, with lingering notes of roasted hazelnut, milk chocolate and delicate cocoa, finishing soft, nutty and beautifully balanced.
Gianduja has its roots in Piedmont, where chocolate and finely ground hazelnuts became one of Italy's most celebrated confectionery combinations.
Amedei honors that tradition while bringing its own Tuscan craftsmanship to the recipe, using Piedmont IGP Hazelnuts that are delicately air-roasted in-house before being blended with cocoa and whole milk.
Amedei Toscano Gianduja is a wonderfully refined expression of the classic Italian marriage of chocolate and hazelnut.
Its generous 24% Piedmont IGP hazelnut content gives the chocolate remarkable aromatic intensity, while the milk and cocoa provide richness and balance. The result is smooth, creamy and deeply satisfying—an elegant chocolate that almost melts effortlessly across the palate.
For lovers of hazelnut, praline and fine milk chocolate, this is an irresistible expression of one of Italy's most iconic chocolate styles.
The roasted hazelnut and creamy chocolate character makes Toscano Gianduja particularly beautiful with Vin Santo, Tawny Port, Madeira, aged rum or Cognac.
For an Italian pairing, try it alongside Vin Santo del Chianti Classico; the wine's dried-fruit, caramel and nutty character complements the Gianduja beautifully.
It is equally delicious with espresso or cappuccino, where the roasted coffee notes accentuate the Piedmont hazelnuts.
PAIR WITH:
Vin Santo · Tawny Port · Madeira · Aged Rum · Cognac · Espresso · Cappuccino
