Praline made of white and dark chocolate with hazelnut pieces
Tartufi are an exceptionally delicate delicacy from Piedmont.
Tartufi Dolci are an exceptionally delicate delicacy from Piedmont, where rich, dark truffle chocolate is harmoniously combined with exquisite Piedmontese hazelnuts, among the best in the world. Since seafarers brought back not only news of a new world but also cocoa from their voyages of exploration, chocolate's popularity has spread throughout Italy. Within just a few decades, it had profoundly transformed European culinary culture. In the 17th and 18th centuries, cocoa was so widespread that hot chocolate could be enjoyed in every Venetian and Florentine tavern. During this time, Piedmont developed into a major center for cocoa and confectionery. Even today, some of Europe's most prestigious confectioneries can be found in this region.