Soft pastel-wrapped amaretti cookies in a vintage cylindrical gift tin.

Since 1858, the Baratti & Milano pasticceria, alongside Torino's impressive Piazza Castello, has crafted outstanding confections and chocolates. Predating even the unification of Italy, Baratti's wares have played a starring role in establishing Torino as Italy's capital of Sweets.

These soft, handmade biscotti hold their origins in the mountainous Alpine village of Sassello, in the Ligurian entroterra. Nestled in the Appennine passes that link Piemonte and Liguria, the tiny village of Sassello has been a strategic battleground joining Lombards, Piemontese and Ligurians since the 12th century. On the sweeter side, gastronomes can be grateful that this mountainous crossroads fused tradition and taste, culminating in these deliciously sweet-bitter amaretti.

Individually wrapped, soft amaretti are presented in an elegant cylindrical gift tin. An excellent gift for all occasions, especially as a hostess or housewarming gift.