For all the chocolate lovers out there, you have to try these delicious chocolates from Italy. Vincent Aldanese, husband of my friend, Rhoda, brings them in and now sells them at Shangri-la Plaza Mall. My favorite is the Ovincini and the Milk chocolate with Caramel praline
CHOCOLATE ORIGINS: PADOVA, ITALY
The province of Padova, or Padua in English, is located in Italy’s breathtaking, culturally opulent Veneto region. It is a treasure trove of medieval and renaissance art and architecture and is a haven for masterpieces by legendary artists like Giotto, Donatello and Mantegna. The picturesque province located in Italy’s northern region finds it center in Padova city, home of one of the oldest universities in Europe and known to be the final resting place of St. Anthony, the Catholic patron saint of lost and found objects. Padova is famously dotted with small, welcoming little towns – the charming municipality of Villa del Conte being one of its brightest shining stars.
OUR HERITAGE
Ours is a story that spans three generations. The making of this confectionary masterpiece started with the hands of Nazzareno Cattapan whose pioneering spirit and passion for creating only the finest cioccolato gave birth to a thriving craft. For us at Villa Del Conte, chocolate is not just a resplendent dessert but also an edible art form.
It is in the idyllic rural locale of Villa Del Conte in Padova, Italy where we create our artisanal chocolates. Much like an heirloom, each recipe is passed on from father to son. Nazzareno bequeathed the cioccolato legacy to his son, Orfeo Celestino who in turn, also passed it on to his. Today, at the helm of the operations is the third-generation cioccolato connoisseur Enrico Cattapan.
For 75 years now, we have been making traditional fine chocolates handcrafted by our artisans in our factory in Italy. With decades of experience in our craft, we make sure that premium ingredients go into each cioccolatini so that every bite is seeping with sumptuous flavors that only authentic, first-grade chocolates can offer.
The cacao beans used in making our cioccolatini are handpicked to ensure that only the beans of the highest standards are used in making our artisanal creations. Each piece passes through our unique process, which we perfected throughout the years. We believe that aside from our age-old practices, premium-quality cacao is the foundation of great chocolate. What’s more, our cacao ratios in our chocolates are always high, ensuring the quality and intense taste of our delicious treats.
OUR OFFERINGS
Make your mouth water with our offering of decadent artisanal chocolates. There are several sumptuous cioccolatini in our repertoire:
Praline Balls:
Milk chocolate with Cacao cream filling
Milk chocolate with Caramel cream filling
Milk chocolate with Hazelnut cream filling and Cereals
Dark chocolate with Coffee cream filling
Dark chocolate with Macadamia cream filling
Dark chocolate with Hazelnut cream filling
Dark chocolate with Hazelnut cream filling and Cereals
Praline Sticks:
Milk chocolate with Strawberry cream filling
Milk chocolate with Banana cream filling
Dark chocolate with Mint cream filling
Dark chocolate with Orange cream filling
Ovicini– Sugar-coated dark chocolate eggs with hazelnut cream filling
Gianduja– Special chocolate with Hazelnut paste and Whole Hazenuts
CUSTOM CHOCOLATES
Make our chocolates your own with our exclusive customizable molds and packaging choices. Ideal for corporate giveaways, weddings and other special occasions, these customized chocolates will allow you to add a personal touch to your sweet treats.
SEASONAL OFFERINGS
Delight in our specially crafted chocolates and limited-edition packaging created to commemorate the most festive of holidays and occasions. Our scrumptious seasonal collections are perfect to be given away as gifts and to be shared with friends and family.
OUR PACKAGING
Take home a charming piece of small-town Italy with our striking packaging. Designed to impart an authentic feel of the warm Italian lifestyle, our packaging features a picturesque shot of Padova’s town square. It is here in this piazza that one can glimpse the true pulse of the Italian way of life.
OUR TEAM
Our well-trained Villa del Conte team is firmly committed to providing you with excellent customer service. It is our promise to make your cioccolato experience a rewarding and enjoyable one.
OUR STORE
Allow us to transport you to Villa del Conte in Padova Italy. Everything about our stores- from the carefully aged bricks to the antique copper pots and hand- forged wrought iron frames- invoke the warm, homey, rustic feel of rural Italy.
CONTACT US Visit our store at the 3rd level of the Shangri-La Plaza Mall. Reach us at:Website: www.villadelcontecioccolato.com. Email: info@villadelcontecioccolato.com Telephone: 621-2101 or 893-2575 Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Villa-Del-Conte/208401809195513 Twitter: www.twitter.com/VilladelConte
The pleasure of tasting traditional, authentic Italian chocolates; the pleasure of being able to choose from a vast selection of rich flavours and exciting tastes; the pleasure of communicating friendship, love and affection; the pleasure of sharing a bite and sharing a moment- these are the pleasures that our products bring.
We at Villa del Conte invite you to delight in life’s little pleasures. Indulge and enjoy!
A nice article by Chuvaness in the Philippine Star
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