Amaretti Virginia

Amaretti Virginia - Confectionery and Biscuit Creations Since 1860

Sweets and delicacies are enjoyed by all ages. Able to capture everyone's attention, they are a must-have on the table, even after a hearty meal.

Amaretti are no exception. These small, round almond paste candies, with which the Ligurian company Amaretti Virginia has been synonymous with quality in Italy and worldwide for over a century and a half.

Since its founding in 1860 in Sassello, in the province of Savona, Amaretti Virginia has been a symbol of quality and refinement. Today, they offer an extensive range of Amaretti (Italian macaroons).

The History of Amaretti Virginia

First, a brief overview of the history and composition of this italian "macaroon", which has become a staple of Italian confectionery. The term "amaretto" (the singular of 'amaretti') refers to a type of biscuit/macaroon made from almond paste, prepared with sugar, egg whites, sweet and bitter almonds, and apricot kernel. There are two types of amaretto: the Saronno variety, known for its crumbly and crispy texture, and the Sassello variety, of which Amaretti Virginia is a prominent representative.

It is worth mentioning that the confectioner who produced this incredible delicacy for the city of Savona achieved such fame that it even lent its name to the square where it was located: "Piazza degli Amaretti Virginia," even appearing on old postcards.

Thanks to their unique taste and acquired reputation, these Italian macaroons quickly gained appreciation at the most important international exhibitions.

Among these: a first-place diploma and medal at the Colombiadi in Genoa in 1892, and a gold medal and special honor in Paris in 1911, where Virginia's delicate flavors impressed a high-level jury. These awards are still preserved in Amaretti Virginia's historical archives.

Attempts to imitate Amaretti Virginia were so numerous from the beginning that the company’s founder placed the Virginia brand under the protection of the Kingdom of Italy's laws in 1897.

Amaretti Virginia: Between Tradition and Modernity

At Amaretti Virginia, tradition is accompanied by a constant quest to develop production through the continuous evolution of the culinary and confectionery world.

The century-old experience passed down by the brand’s founders is thus combined with the modernity of new tools and machines available to confectioners and employees who, relying on their valuable creativity, direct their work towards the main objective of Amaretti Virginia's production philosophy: the continuous pursuit of absolute quality.

A passage from the company's official website perfectly explains this concept:

"At Amaretti Virginia, it’s not the products and recipes that adapt to technology, but rather the machines that are specially designed to respect the product."

The entire company, therefore, adapts to what the process demands, the true master of the operation. It is not the worker who creates the pastry, quite the contrary, the food conditions the person and their movements.

Since 1860, Amaretti Virginia has brought color and fragrance to Italian tables with its wide range of products. The current assortment includes not only the famous soft macaroons available in different flavors but also a broad production of confectionery specialties, including traditional candies and other delights for all holidays and occasions. However, it is the macaroons that outshine the competition, dominating all of Amaretti Virginia's confectionery creations, thanks to their centuries-old history and consistently maintained top-quality.

Amaretti Virginia Products

The famous Sassello macaroons, while retaining their classic spherical shape, are much softer than the Saronno macaroons mentioned earlier, reminiscent of marzipan in texture. Although the amaretto (singular of amaretti) was born in Italy as early as the Middle Ages, before spreading to Arab countries and throughout Europe through trade, the Sassello variety has its origins in a much later idea, around the 19th century: the original recipe has never changed over the decades and is still used today, made of sugar, sweet almond powder, egg whites, and bitter almonds.

Amaretti Virginia al pistacchio

Amaretti Virginia offers a multitude of pleasures for the palate, thanks to a varied selection of tastes, recipes, and preparations aimed at satisfying everyone's preferences. Each candy is individually wrapped to keep it fresh and maintain its softness and taste as if it had just been baked. In an instant, you feel transported to the streets of Sassello, perhaps in front of the original oven in the village square, even if you are thousands of miles away. Thanks to modern packaging technologies, Amaretti Virginia can indeed reach every corner of the world while maintaining the high quality of its product provided to customers.

They range from the coconut specialty, which perfectly blends with the almond base to the apricot, hazelnut, pistachio, or cocoa varieties. Additionally, Amaretti Virginia's extensive assortment offers pastries flavored with figs and walnuts or apples and cinnamon. There are many ways to satisfy our taste buds and let them experience a rollercoaster of flavors. For fans of stronger tastes, there are specialties packaged with the addition of grappa or rum.

Special care is also given to the presentation of the many and varied specialties available, with the continuous creation of exclusive and refined, unique, and limited-edition boxes. They are placed alongside classic products, showcasing tender images of the past, sweet memories of a beautiful life that now seems distant but, thanks to the skill of the employees, can be relived today after many years: memories for our elders, imagination for children, or nostalgia for the past.

Amaretti Virginia: For All Occasions

While maintaining the philosophy of individually wrapping each Amaretto to preserve its freshness and aroma for a long time and always with the same quality, Amaretti Virginia presents packaging to the public that stands out as true works of art thanks to careful designs and inlays in every detail.

Excellent as gift ideas, they fit into all home environments, capable of brightening up tables or living rooms in every house. Not to mention the office: Amaretti Virginia will be highly appreciated by your colleagues and superiors.

Enjoy them with a good coffee during a snack, after lunch, or present them to your guests to surprise them with a sweet and light touch that releases an intense aroma capable of satisfying everyone.

These delicious pastries, available in many variants and characteristics, are also very popular to accompany drinks such as wine, tea, or cocoa.

Let yourself be captivated by their flavour, unwrapping them one by one, or use them to prepare delicious recipes. Although they are less suitable for desserts than their crunchy counterparts, the specialties that can be made with soft macaroons are numerous, and with a little creativity, you can combine them with other flavors and create your own recipe, leaving your guests or colleagues speechless.

For centuries, these macaroons have accompanied the lives of Italians, sweetening coffee breaks or gray winter days.

Order your favorite assortment of Amaretti Virginia from our online store with a delicious coffee accompaniment.

Let yourself be guided by your instinct and personal flavour combination: we guarantee there is no wrong choice, as Italian taste always prevails.

Let yourself be seduced!