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Turin and the rest of the Piedmont region also boast familiar names in the mass production of chocolate. Caffarel was the first company to first churn out kilos of chocolate a day, starting in 1826, which marked the moment when chocolate came within price reach of the middle classes and not only the royal Savoy court.
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Jan 27, 2023 · The famous Turin-based automobile company had Italy's best chocolatiers create a chocolate in honor of the launch of its new car, the Fiat 4. Chocolate maker Majani took the opportunity to reinvent Baratti & Milano's original recipe for the delectable cube and came up with "Il Cremino."
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Chocolate was first brought to Spain after the discovery of the Americas, but through the royal connections between Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, and Austria (to name a few), it didn’t take long until it was known all across Europe. But at first, chocolate was only consumed as a beverage. Most versions of the story agree that the first person to ...
Beyond the “usual” pralines and chocolate bars, here are some local specialties your taste buds will love (get ready for a waterfall of chocolate & hazelnut treats).
CAFFAREL
As the chocolate manufacturer that invented the gianduiotto (back in 1865), Caffarel is the first shop you need to check out in Turin. It’s not very big, but it’s enough to make you feel excited like a little kid. You can also have coffee, hot chocolate, bicerin, and even gelato, so prepare yourself for the sweetest experience. Want to try Caffarel’s chocolates right now? Buy them online on Amazon.
GUIDO GOBINO
Guido Gobino is an award-winning chocolatier known for his exquisite chocolates made using high-quality ingredients. From classic flavors to unique creations like cremino with sea salt and extra virgin olive oil, this brand’s chocolates are a force to be reckoned with. You can also buy Guido’s products online (ships to Europe) or get his gianduiotti on Amazon.
VENCHI
What started in the 19th century at a young man’s apartment in Turin resulted in a chocolate brand with shops all across Italy. Venchi’s most famous invention is the Nougatine, chocolate filled with caramel and chopped Piedmontese hazelnuts, but you’ll find so many other types of chocolates there that it’ll be impossible to choose which ones to buy. You can also purchase their products online on the official website (they ship to Europe, the US, Japan, and Singapore) or on Amazon.
TAKE A CHOCOLATE TOUR IN TURIN
You can easily create a route for a self-guided chocolate walking tour, but if you want to get to know this side of Turin with a guide, consider booking tours like this highly-rated chocolate and sweets tour or this 3-hour chocolate tasting tour.
TRY BICERIN AT CAFFE AL BICERIN
Established in 1763, Caffe Al Bicerin is the place that invented Turin’s famous drink – the Bicerin. While savoring a cup of this delicious chocolate coffee will not be so cheap here, I still recommend it as this is where it all started. You can also have Bicerin in almost every other cafe in Turin, from historical ones to modern ones. Good to know: Caffe Al Bicerin also sells its own chocolates, including gianduiotto, chocolate bars, and even chocolate liqueurs.
TRY A GIANDUIOTTO DESSERT AT FARMACIA DEL CAMBIO
Adjacent to the historic and iconic Del Cambio restaurant, you’ll find Farmacia del Cambio, a 19th-century pharmacy turned into a modern cafe/pastry shop. Inspired by the gianduiotto, it created a patisserie-style dessert that looks just like it. It even has a small chocolate decoration shaped like Turin’s most famous building – the Mole Antonelliana – so when I saw it on Instagram, I knew I had to try it. While the original gianduiotto is decadent, this dessert is very light and goes perfect...
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History. Our story began in 1964 when Giuseppe Gobino, with experience gained since 1950 in cocoa refining, joined the company as production manager. He then became the sole owner in 1980, and the company embarked on a thorough process of specialization and research in the field of Chocolate, devoting the utmost attention to typical local ...
Dec 7, 2017 · Address: Via Cagliari, 15/b, 10153 Turin; tel.: 0039 011 24 762 45. Opening hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 12.30, 2.30pm – 6pm, Saturday 8.30am – 12.30pm. Closed on Sunday. The new generation chocolatier, Guido Gobino is famous for his meticulously researched ingredients, love of high quality single-origin chocolate and sleek modern ...
Jan 29, 2021 · Peyrano first opened its doors in Turin in 1915. Initially a candy-maker, the workshop branched into chocolate-making after World War I under Antonio Peyrano’s stewardship. In 1920, it became a regular supplier to the Italian royal family. Today, the firm makes more than eighty varieties of chocolates. The historic Peyrano company is known ...
