Veneziana Amarena e Cannella - Wild Cherry & Cinnamon Veneziana in Tin Gift Box

Loison Pasticceri have been baking in Costabissara, in the Vicenza hills, since 1938. Their Veneziana — the historic Venetian sweet cake, smaller and more delicate than panettone, finished with an almond crust — is one of the high points of Italian artisan pastry. This is the wild cherry and cinnamon version.

A naturally leavened dough, soft and airy from slow sourdough fermentation, made with fresh milk, butter and cream. Inside: candied wild cherries (14%, no sulphites, coloured naturally from hibiscus and carrot) and ground cinnamon. Above: a crisp almond icing made with 40% Italian “Tuono” almonds, finished with whole almonds and sugar pearls. Wildflower honey from Sicily, Cervia sea salt, and natural Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar — a Slow Food Presidium variety — complete the dough.

At room temperature for the full perfume of vanilla and cinnamon. Beautiful at breakfast with espresso, in the afternoon with black tea, or after dinner with a dessert wine. The tin gift box keeps it protected and makes it ready to give. Keep sealed in a cool, dry place.