February is often associated with Valentine's Day, a time when many couples exchange gifts, especially chocolates. For nearly 103 years, one of the most romantic chocolate gifts has been the Bacio Perugina. This confection was created in 1922 by entrepreneur Luisa Spagnoli, who is also known for founding a famous Italian fashion label. Originally, the Bacio Perugina was to be called “Cazzotto,” as its shape resembled a closed fist. However, it was Luisa Spagnoli who developed what would later become one of the company’s flagship products, alongside Rossana sweets. Spagnoli was looking for a way to utilize leftover ingredients from other products, leading her to create this chocolate confection made with gianduia chocolate, chopped hazelnuts, and a whole hazelnut, all covered in dark Luisa chocolate.
Giovanni Buitoni, a young administrator of Perugina and Spagnoli's lover, recognized that asking for a “punch” at a shop might not sound appealing. He suggested changing the name to the more romantic term “Bacio.” The shape of the chocolate was also modified, with some claiming it resembles a small breast. The turning point in the history of Baci came thanks to Federico Seneca, a painter, graphic designer, advertiser, and artistic director of Perugina in the 1920s. Seneca created the iconic image of a pair of lovers set against a blue background, inspired by the famous painting “The Kiss” by Hayez. A popular gift for Valentine's Day - also with Designer versions such as from Dolce & Gabbana.
Baci® Perugina® Original Dark® is made with only 8 carefully selected ingredients. The hazelnuts, the protagonists of Baci®, are selected by the hands of the Perugina experts, who roast them to perfection in order to acquire all their fragrance and crispness. Some are used for the grains that harmonise with luscious cocoa to enrich the heart of the truffle and others deserve a place honour on top of the chocolate. The Luisa® dark chocolate that covers the inner core is made in a traditional way, which gives it a superior finesse. It is the result of the mixture of different types of cocoa, grown and harvested in a sustainable way, including the precious Arriba cocoa. The vanilla of Madagascar gives Baci® Perugina®'s scent those distinctive aromatic notes. The natural vanilla aromas enhance the taste of the original flavour of the ingredients, making Baci® Perugina® an excellent product. Baci® Perugina® Milk, Baci® Perugina® Original Dark and Baci® Perugina® Extra Dark are the standard options.
For a new, surprising taste experience, the Baci® Perugina® Limited Edition Ruby was created with natural Ruby cocoa beans. Baci® Perugina® with pink cover is easy on the eye, velvety to the touch and sweet-smelling: a unique and sweet taste for an unforgettable experience. The cover of Baci® Perugina® Limited Edition is created with natural Ruby cocoa beans that, skilfully worked with a unique production process, release the amazing pink colour and sweetly fruity flavour. Artificial flavours are not added and the pink colour is the result of special processing.
For the Christmas season, you can experience the amazing new taste and texture of amaretto flavoured Baci® Perugina® pralines, perfect for all festive occasions and for sharing special moments with with whoever you like. An elegant bronze-coloured wrapping enriched by silver stars embraces each amaretto flavoured Baci® Perugina® praline, coated in the finest amaretto biscuit flavoured Luisa® dark chocolate, filled with soft cocoa and hazelnut filling enriched by granulated almonds and topped with the iconic whole hazelnut.
To make this Christmas edition even more special, for the first time, Baci® Perugina® will contain messages of greetings with over 60 phrases to enjoy or share on festive occasions.
Here comes Baci® Perugina® Gold Limited Edition to complete the collection alongside those made with dark, milk, white, and ruby chocolate. Immerse yourself into a surprising new experience of taste with Baci® Perugina® Gold Limited Edition. Let this amber colored white chocolate with caramel bring you a moment of pure pleasure.The amber coating of Baci® Perugina® Gold Limited Edition is the result of a special processing and it gives the unique flavour to the chocolate. Its unique texture comes together with the taste of caramel, which helps enhance the soft inner filling with hazelnut grains and cocoa.
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