Dating back to the fourteenth century, it is said that these sweets were introduced by the knight Ricciardetto Della Gherardesca upon his return from the crusades. Initially offered in his castle, they soon became a mainstay Sienese confectionery tradition.
Ricciarelli are still produced according to this original recipe with a dough made of almonds, egg whites, sugar and honey - consequentially, gluten free - with the addition of 54% dark chocolate.
We make sure that our ingredients are always fresh and come from the best farms. The almonds we use are of the best quality and are hand-selected to avoid any possible impurities. They are of Italian origin, mainly from Puglia, soft, tasty and rich in essential oils that characterize their scent.
A true Sienese speciality of soft crumbly, sweet almond biscuit, each individually prepared, manually shaped and sprinkled with sugar. When the ricciarello is in it's gental oval shape, it is ready to be baked before being dipped in chocolate.
Ricciarello PGI is a product with an unmistakable sweet flavor with the characteristic bitter aftertaste given by a small quantity of expertly balanced bitter almonds and a soft and non-crumbly consistency. A classic Italin speciality where the love of amaro balanced against sweetness is beautifully deployed.
