Virginia Soft Amaretti, Green Barrel Tin 220g
Almond fragrance, a delicate crust and a beautifully soft centre
Unwrap a Virginia amaretto and the almond fragrance is the first pleasure. A fine outer crust gives way to a tender, gently chewy centre, with the sweetness of honey rounding the distinctive flavour of almonds and apricot kernels.
Virginia’s story began in 1860 in Sassello, in the Ligurian hills of north-west Italy, a town celebrated for its soft amaretti. Each biscuit is individually wrapped in colourful paper. Set a few beside freshly poured coffee, or bring the tin to the table at the end of lunch and let everyone choose their own.
The pale green barrel tin is part of the enjoyment: floral decoration, Virginia’s historic illustration and a warm gold lid give it the charm of an old Italian pasticceria. A lovely gift for someone who notices the beauty of a tin as much as the biscuits inside, and something to keep on the kitchen shelf long after the last amaretto.
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: 220g
- Brand: Amaretti Virginia
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.
Nutritional Info (per 100g)
| Energy | Fat | Saturates | Carbohydrate | Sugars | Protein | Salt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 kJ / 471 kcal | 25g | 1.7g | 46g | 45g | 13g | 0.10g |
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.