Panforte di Siena

Since 1200, Panforte has been the Sienese dessert par excellence.

Panforte is a dessert that has been known and appreciated since the Middle Ages, when pilgrims and spice merchants passed through the Via Francigena.

A product full of energy made with a mixture of flour, candied fruit, almonds, sugar, honey and spices. All ingredients selected by us according to their first-rate quality.

Dating back to the Middle Ages, Panforte Siena PGI is one of the oldest traditional Sienese desserts, the recipe of which is dictated by the production regulations of the association for the protection of ricciarelli and panforte. Our Panforte is the result of the processing and baking of a mixture based on quality ingredients: flour, candied fruit, almonds, sugar, honey and spices. We make sure that our ingredients are always fresh and come from the best farms. The PGI designation guarantees a rigorous control of the production process combined with the use of top-quality ingredients. The almonds we use are of the best quality and are selected by hand. The candied fruit is processed with traditional techniques, in order to reach an optimal level of softness and sweetness.

The “Panforte di Siena” Protected Geographical Indication is reserved exclusively for the product that meets the conditions and requirements of the production specification that you can download in full below.

Panforte di Siena Specifications