Asking somebody, “What is the best gelato in Italy?” is a
bit of an oxymoron. Believe it or not,
there seems to be a list of particular favorites that perhaps set the bar for
the rest to sit just shy of. History, food bloggers, and avid travelers have
reviewed and noted the best of gelato in Italy typically categorized by
region. An ideal trip, travel through
Italy by way of gelato. Here is a plan
sure to supersede the very best recommendations and is certain to score an
interpretation of top gelato in Italy.
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First, to skim and filter the top recommendations of
locals and noted world chefs, food gurus, and a favorite among rookie bloggers,
a highly regarded gelateria is San Crispino Gelato,
in Rome. History and fame have built the
foundation for San Crispino to continue to win the favor of stellar review for
their gelato. Next, stop by Antica
Gelateria Alberto Pica in Rome, Alberto Pica is the president of the
Association of Italian Gelato Artisans, an artisan himself and the owner of
this renowned gelateria. Pica is
established in the gelato world suitable enough to judge the Gelato World Tour
(more to come in a moment). Lastly, venture to Bologna’s Carpigiani Gelato Museum and/or University. This is the top International place for
teaching the craft of gelato making, and has been since the very beginning of
gelato. Taste the product and innovation being taught to the gelato world.
Beyond these three must-try locations, please succumb to
the exhilaration of popping into any seemingly off-the-radar gelateria,
sometimes finding “the best” means exposing a true undiscovered gem, the gelato
connoisseurs must do this themselves.
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The actual best laid plan? Hunt down the 16 participants that
were selected in competition for Italy’s representation in The Gelato World
Tour. The Gelato World Tour, literally a
tour throughout the continents of the world, scheduled through to a finale in September 2014 when the top winner from
each participating country will compete for top billing as the “World’s Best Gelato Flavour”,
unbelievable! The list of Italian gelato artisans, and the flavor each used in
competition, is documented in a press release explaining
the criteria of selection among the country oozing with gelato forerunners.
Go
to Italy, and go here:
Vito Carmine Calogero, Gelateria Bella Blu (Polignano, BA)– Flavor: Four Seasons Almond Maria Annunziata Carbè, Pasticceria Gelateria 2000 (Ellera Umbra, PG)– Flavor: Signature Gelato Marco Ciampini, Ciampini (Rome)– Flavor: Truffle Enzo Crivella, Kriò gelatocaffè (Salerno) – Flavor: Bread and Jam Giuseppe Cuti, Al gelatone (Palermo) – Flavor: Zammù Raffaele Del Verme, Di Matteo (Torchiara, SA) – Flavor: Figs in Chocolate Giuseppe Lancierini, Gelateria Fiore (Suzzara, MN) – Flavor: Pistachio Francesco Mastroianni, Il Cantagalli (Lamezia Terme, CZ)– Flavor: Grumpy Heart Antonio Mezzalira, Golosi di natura (Gazzo Padovano, PD)– Flavor: Patavino Emanuele Montana, Retrò (Rome)– Flavor: Orange Delight Santo Musumeci, Gelateria Santo Musumeci (Randazzo, CT)– Flavor: Green Gold of Sicily Mauro Serani, Gelateria Bruno.com (Antrodoco, RI) – Flavor: Apple Cake Luigi Tirabassi, Gelato e Cioccolato (Subiaco,RM)– Flavor: Grand Marnier Cream and Orange Marmalade Francesco Dioletta, Gelateria Duomo (L’Aquila)– Flavor: Aquila Flavors Antonio Ravese, Paradise (Gioia Tauro, RC) – Flavor: Paradise
Fardin Khosravi, S. M. Maggiore (Rome)– Flavor: Dark Chocolate
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| The Gelato World Tour Kick-Off! |
What would be the creative flavor (complete with a cheeky name) you would enter in The Gelato World Tour, if you were a gelato artisan?
*List from The GelatoWorld Tour, for more information visit www.gelatoworldtour.com
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