Virginia Soft Amaretti, Book Tin 200g

A book-shaped tin, with the fragrance of almonds inside

Virginia’s soft amaretti have a delicate crust that gives way to a tender almond centre. Their sweetness is rounded by honey, with apricot kernels adding the distinctive fragrant character that makes Virginia amaretti so recognisable.

Virginia’s story began in 1860 in Sassello, in the Ligurian hills of north-west Italy. Its bakery became a meeting place for local people and visitors, and postcards of the time even referred to the square outside as “Piazza degli Amaretti Virginia”.

Inside the book-shaped tin, each biscuit is wrapped in colourful paper. Opening the tin, choosing a wrapper and pouring a coffee becomes a small moment to enjoy, whether shared after lunch or kept for a quiet afternoon.

The pale green cover is decorated with flowers, ornamental lettering and Virginia’s historic illustration, like a well-loved volume from an Italian kitchen shelf. The presentation has a nostalgic charm that suits the biscuits within. A thoughtful gift for a reader, a lover of Italian sweets, or anyone who would keep such a beautiful tin.

Soft almond amaretti biscuits.

Ingredients

Sugar, apricot kernels (contains SULPHITES) 36%, ALMONDS 7.5%, EGG white, honey, preservative: potassium sorbate.

Allergens

EGGS, ALMONDS, SULPHITES. May contain WALNUTS, HAZELNUTS and PISTACHIOS.

Key Info

• Product weight: 200g
• Brand: Amaretti Virginia
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.

Nutritional Info (per 100g)

About the Brand

Founded in Sassello in 1860, Virginia grew around the soft amaretti for which the town is known. Its bakery became a meeting place for local people and visitors, and the brand’s historic illustrations still give its tins a distinctive sense of place. Today the range extends from classic amaretti to filled pastries, bringing the traditions of Italian confectionery together with beautifully considered presentation.