Experience Cake & Coffee at Köpmangatan 12 in Gamla Stan – Amaretto e un caffè

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

One of the company's most memorable moments took place at the 1898 Turin World Exhibition, where Amaretti Virginia proudly received the gold medal for its exquisite amaretti cookies. This award confirmed their unparalleled craftsmanship and the flavors that would define their reputation worldwide.

But that was not 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.

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

The recognition was not limited to Turin and Paris – also 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 legacy. Their passion for preserving traditions and creating exceptional products has taken them from the Italian countryside to world metropolises, and continues to inspire generations of both confectioners and lovers of authentic flavors.

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

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

The amaretti cookie has been baked in Italy for over a thousand years and is considered the predecessor of today's macarons. According to legend, it was Caterina de' Medici , the Italian princess who married King Henry II of France, who brought the almond cookie tradition to France in the 16th century, thereby helping to spread this delicacy.

Our Amaretti Virginia has been baked according to the same hearty recipe since 1860 – with few ingredients, a lot of craftsmanship and great respect for tradition.

The classic Amaretti almond cookies are naturally gluten- and dairy-free, without preservatives and 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 Amaretti Virginia

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 online shopping, we deliver fresh, soft Amaretti almond cookies directly to your door – no matter where in the country you are.

Discover the genuine taste of Liguria and take part in a pride and tradition that we have carefully developed in our beautiful showroom in the middle of the Old Town.

We also welcome retailers who want to offer their customers authentic Ligurian confectionery of the highest quality. Do not hesitate to contact us for collaborations and orders.

Welcome to enjoy and spread authentic Italian flavor from Liguria!

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