Hazelnuts of the Tonda Gentile Trilobata variety with honey: an authentic gourmet specialty ideal in combination with cheese, as a dessert or to garnish fruits and ice cream.
Mouthwatering hazelnuts from Piedmont of superior quality, to be enjoyed alone or in combination with cheeses, on ice cream, to accompany fruit and desserts. Excellent as a finish to shortbread pastries.
Some researches showed hazelnut was already present in Piedmont since the times of ancient Rome. The variety of hazelnut cultivated in Piedmont is the Tonda Gentile Trilobata. Its production is concentrated in the provinces of Cuneo, Asti and Alessandria, among the hills of Langhe, Roero and Monferrato. This variety of hazelnut is particularly appreciated by the confectionery industry for its excellent taste and aroma after roasting, its high peelability and good shelf life. These qualities make the Piedmont Hazelnut recognized as the best in the world.
