The Flavours of Liguria Find a Home in Stockholm

Amaretti Virginia, the iconic brand founded in Sassello, Liguria in 1860, has over the years collected an impressive number of international awards. Their journey towards the world's finest recognitions began already in the 1890s and is a saga of quality and tradition.

One of the company's most memorable moments took place at the World Exhibition in Turin in 1898, where Amaretti Virginia proudly received the gold medal for their exquisite almond biscuits. This award confirmed their unrivalled craftsmanship and the flavours that would define their reputation worldwide.

But it wasn't the only great triumph. Already the year before, at the World Exhibition in Genoa in 1897, Amaretti Virginia impressed the jury and received a diploma for their products. This early international success opened the doors for the global spread of their delicacies.

In 1911 in Paris, another milestone year occurred when the brand returned home with a gold medal from an international exhibition. This honour cemented Amaretti Virginia's position as one of Italy's foremost food brands, and their products became a symbol of the best in Italian confectionery.

The recognition was not limited to Turin and Paris – in Arcachon in 1897, Genoa in 1903, and many other international exhibitions, the brand demonstrated its constant pursuit of perfection.

These awards and rich history are part of Amaretti Virginia's heritage. Their passion for preserving traditions and creating exceptional products has brought them from the Italian countryside to world metropolises, and continues to inspire generations of both confectioners and lovers of authentic flavours.

And now you and your company can partake in this heritage – right in Gamla Stan. At Köpmangatan 12, we offer a unique opportunity to elevate your company fika to new heights. Our Amaretti from Virginia are perfect for coffee breaks at the office, as an appreciated gesture to colleagues, or as an exclusive gift for customers. Or why not brighten up your Friday coziness and surprise the family with genuine Italian sweets.

By offering Amaretti Virginia, you are not just sharing a biscuit – you are sharing a story filled with craftsmanship, tradition, and Italian elegance. A small detail that makes a big difference in the daily work routine. Visit us at Köpmangatan 12 in Gamla Stan, and we'll treat you to coffee and a biscuit... and we'll take it from there. Welcome!

Original Amaretti from Liguria – a cookie with a thousand-year history in Gamla Stan

The name Amaretti comes from the Italian word amaro, meaning bitter – a tribute to the characteristic taste of bitter apricot kernels. It is precisely these that give the cookie its unique balance between sweetness and a slight bitterness.

The Amaretti cookie has been baked in Italy for over a thousand years. According to some legends, it was monks who first started baking them in monasteries, where the tradition of sweet pastries and liqueurs often took shape. Today, the cookie is considered the forerunner of modern macarons.

Another story says that it was Caterina de’ Medici, the Italian princess who married King Henry II of France in the 16th century, who brought the almond cookie tradition to France and thus helped spread this delicacy throughout Europe.

Our Amaretti Virginia are still baked today according to the same essential recipe from 1860 – with few ingredients, great craftsmanship, and deep respect for tradition.

The classic Amaretti almond cookies are also naturally gluten- and dairy-free, without preservatives or seed oils.

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Tradition, Crafts & Packaging Art

For over 150 years, Virginia has had quality as its guiding principle. Its ancient origins, the official awards it has received and, above all, the appreciation of its customers have always been a great source of pride. That is why Virginia has never stopped striving for and maintaining the highest possible quality.

The artisanal tradition passed down through generations, combined with modern creativity in confectionery creation and carefully selected ingredients, makes it possible to achieve an unrivaled quality. At Virginia, products or recipes are not adapted to technology – instead, the machines are specially designed to preserve and highlight the unique character of each product.

Today, production includes not only the famous soft Amaretti, but also a wide range of other confectionery specialties, including pastries, traditional holiday sweets and other delicacies. Extra care is also taken with the packaging, where exclusive and elegant design choices complement the classic ones, which with their nostalgic motifs evoke warm memories of a time when the good things in life were at the center. Visit us in the Old Town for a taste!

General Agent & Reseller

We are proud general agents for Amaretti Virginia in Sweden, offering both online sales and a physical store at Köpmangatan 12 in Gamla Stan, Stockholm.

With extensive experience in e-commerce, we deliver fresh, soft Amaretti almond cookies directly to your door – no matter where in the country you are located.

In addition to our own sales, we are happy to collaborate with resellers who wish to offer their customers authentic Ligurian confectionery of the highest quality.
Contact us to become a reseller of Amaretti Virginia in Sweden.

Discover the genuine taste of Liguria and experience a pride and tradition that we have carefully developed further in our showroom in the heart of Gamla Stan.

Welcome to enjoy – and share – true Italian taste from Liguria!

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