This Sperlari torrone is a nougat confection made with toasted hazelnuts and a honey center that carries delicate undertones of lemon.
Torrone is a traditional Italian Christmas sweet that dates back to a pre-medieval recipe; some even think it’s a modern take on a Roman treat! According to a more famous story, it was served for the first time in 1441 to celebrate the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Milan. The dessert was shaped according to the city’s tower - Torrazzo, after which it was named, too! To discover even more flavors of Torrone, peruse our selection of nougat & torrone: from pistachio to green tea, we have every taste!
The history of Sperlari goes way back to 1836 when Enea Sperlari opened up a little shop in the center of Cremona to pursue his culinary passions. The unmatched quality of his torrone and mostarda quickly conquered the hearts of not only the entire city but even Giuseppe Verdi, renowned Italian composer - who frequently visited Cremona just to stock up on Sperlari treats. Thanks to the finest quality and distinctive flavors, Sperlari became worldwide famous for its soft Italian Torrone, Cremonelli, and tempting sweets. Once you give Sperlari a taste, browse our Italian grocery store online to match Italian flavors to your dessert treats!
This Italian torrone is guaranteed to become a happy discovery for anyone with a sweet tooth! To balance out the lusciousness of Sperlari hazelnuts torrone, pair it with cuppa bright matcha or delicate ginger tea!
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Ingredients: Filberts, hazelnuts, high fructose corn syrup, sugar, honey, contains less than 2% of each of the following: potato starch, egg whites, water, lemon oil, olive oil, triacetin, ethyl alcohol, natural and artificial flavors, propylene glycol
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Product Weight: 8.7 oz (250g)
- Product of Italy
