The Best of This Fall's Festivals & Events in Piedmont 494 9th Ave. New York, NY 10018. This recognizable chocolate specialty in Turin is a simple cluster of three hazelnuts coated with chocolate perfect for those late afternoon sugar and cocoa cravings. Our B & B is located in an area surrounded by the quiet countryside, in a peaceful and panoramic setting near Hill. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Note: Dates have not been confirmed; please check the event website for updates. Marvel at an array of chocolate and sample some of the worlds finest. Although indulging in a decadent cup of chocolate coffee can sometimes be a little heavy on your wallet, it's an experience worth having when in Turin. Turin Chocolate Festival photo by Your Friend In Italy. The chocolate at. Over 120 chocolate makers from Italy and other countries present their products, give away free samples, sell delicious chocolate by the kilo and participate in competitions, workshops for children and adults, along with other cultural and educational events. For all 10 days of Cioccolat 2022, it will also be possible to participate in the "Royal Snack in the historic cafes and cafes of the Royal Residences, and a walking tour through That means all youll need to do is arrive in Turin during the festival and get directions. Caffarel is world-renowned for inventing this melt-in-your-mouth chocolate. And while tens of thousands of visitors visit each year to see the Shroud of Turin, its the food and drink of the Piedmont region that draws foodies. Since then, hot chocolate became a staple item within the. CioccolaT, Turin - November Taking place in the central Piazza San Carlo, CioccolaT is a celebration of artisanal chocolate in the city that invented that perfect chocolate treat that is gianduiotto. 220 HOW LONG DOES IT LAST? In fact, Francois-Luis Cailler, the father of Swiss chocolate, is said to have spent some time between 1819 and 1826 with Paul Caffarel in Turin to learn his secrets. And who could forget Nutella, the legendary chocolate spread created by Pietro Ferrero (a great Turinese pastry-maker) in 1946? gracious round hazelnut) was the very first wrapped chocolate. In 2008, the festival had a theme for every day the themes ranged from things like Spices Day, Dark Day, Milk Day and Creamy Day. Since then many of Turins large companies (largely focused in the Piedmont Region, although expert chocolate makers exist all throughout the Peninsula) began to attribute their success to chocolate-making Peyrano, Baratti & Milano, Streglio, Feletti, Caffarel, Stratta and, above all, Giordano, the only producer today that to still hand-cut its famous chocolate with a knife. Casa Cioccolat is the heart of the event, with tastings, guests and showcooking. All the ingredients are organic and high-quality raw ingredients. I have traveled the world and loved chocolate treats in every country I have been: Russian chocolates, Belgian pralines, Swiss chocolate bars, Austrian Mozarts, Dutch pastilles, American chocolates (and chocolate cupcakes! Dark chocolate lessens cravings for sweet, salty and fatty foods, hence may help in achieving weight loss. Most had really eye-catching displays, including lots of Easter-themed chocolate art, and some were offering free samples. The version available in stores today actually has its origins in a contest that was held in 1911 by Fiat. In the year 1560, Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy toasted a cup of hot chocolate to celebrate the transfer of the capital of Ducal from Chambry to Torino. Turin and its Chocolate - Italia.it Owner and master chocolatier, Gabriel Maiolani, uses his family's traditional techniques to create his chocolates, which include more than 112 fillings and flavor varieties.