An icon of Italian Christmas tradition, Il Cardinaletto transforms the classic festive panettone into an exceptional gourmet experience, crafted by Cantine del Cardinale, whose expertise celebrates the distinctive character of sour cherries.

This refined creation brings together the softness of artisan dough and a delicate sour cherry cream made with the renowned Visciolata del Cardinale, a distinctive beverage crafted from fermented grape must and sour cherries. With rich sour cherry filling throughout, each slice reveals an enticing combination of fruity intensity, gentle acidity and delicate liqueur-like notes, beautifully balanced by the dough’s natural sweetness.

The secret lies in the harmony of its ingredients. The rich sour cherry filling delivers a concentrated burst of fruit flavour with every bite, while the fermented sour cherry juice incorporated into the dough adds depth, fragrance and complexity. The result is a distinctive panettone that brings together traditional Italian craftsmanship and a contemporary gourmet sensibility.

With Il Cardinaletto, Cantine del Cardinale brings its passion for sour cherries into the world of fine Italian pastry. The same dedication to quality and the flavours of the local territory inspires the company’s wider collection, which includes extra fruit jams, grappa, aromatic gin and craft beer.

More than a Christmas dessert, Il Cardinaletto is an invitation to discover the character of sour cherries in a new and sophisticated way — a special treat designed to make the festive season even more memorable.

Ingredients:

Dough: Soft WHEAT flour (type 0), sour cherry cream (25%) made with an alcoholic beverage based on fermented grape must and sour cherries, fermented sour cherry juice (sour cherry juice, sugar), sugar and thickener: pectin; BUTTER, fermented sour cherry juice (sour cherry juice, sugar), sugar, EGG yolk, reconstituted MILK, fructose, natural sourdough starter (WHEAT), emulsifier: E471, salt, flavourings and yeast.

Glaze: Sugar, EGG white, sugar crystals, ALMONDS, rice flour, starch, vegetable fat (palm) and flavourings.

Product of Italy.

Allergens:

Contains wheat (gluten), milk, eggs, almonds and sulphites. Produced in a facility that also handles tree nuts.

Best Before:

Best enjoyed within 3 months from the date of production.

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and heat sources.

Consumer Notice:

This product is packaged and shipped directly by the producer. All mandatory information, including expiration date and batch number, is indicated on the original label accompanying the product.