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Rame di Napoli Assortment
Rame di Napoli Assortment
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🍽️ Critical Data: 3 Varieties (Pistachio, Mandarin, Classic) | Soft Spiced Heart | 1KG Tray
🔥 Taste Intensity: 5/5
🎯 Ideal for: Autumn tastings, family gatherings, lovers of soft, spiced textures.
The Catanese rebellion that became a pastry masterpiece
When the air on the slopes of Mount Etna gets crisper and the autumn months approach, the shop windows of Catania dress themselves in chocolate and spices. The Assortment of Artisanal Rame di Napoli is a sensory journey rooted in the island's history. Created in the 19th century as a mockery by the people of Catania toward the new copper alloy currency introduced in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, the "Rama" transformed derision into an unsurpassed confectionery art. This tray is a tribute to the Sweet Memories of Sicily, offering a moist and honeyed dough that embraces three different flavor variations, from loyalty to the historic recipe to the most delicious pistachio innovations.
- 🌱 The Triptych of Textures: The assortment offers three distinct tactile and aromatic experiences:
- Traditional Pistachio: Pure dark chocolate glaze that contrasts with the savory crunch of pistachio nibs.
- White Pistachio: The enveloping sweetness of white chocolate and pistachio cream enhances the toasted note of the cocoa dough.
- Mandarin and Almond: A return to origins (the historic recipe used orange); here, mandarin jam cuts through the richness of the dark chocolate with a brilliant citrus acidity, finished with crunchy almond flakes.
- 🌿 Ancestral Spiced Bouquet: The aromatic framework of each individual cookie is supported by a perfect balance between honey, the warm kick of cinnamon, and the earthy notes of cloves.
- 🧑🍳 Uncompromising Craftsmanship: Unlike industrial alternatives, the leavened dough maintains high hydration that ensures a soft, spongy heart, essential for balancing the thickness of the external glaze.
- 🌋 Etnean Craftsmanship: Kneaded, baked, and glazed by hand, these Rame do not use harsh chemical preservatives to extend shelf-life, prioritizing the authenticity of the flavors.
Technical Data Sheet
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Net Weight | 1 KG Tray (approximately 10/12 pieces) |
| Base Dough | 00 wheat flour, sugar, milk, honey, cocoa, eggs, yeast, cinnamon, cloves. |
| Fillings and Glazes | Dark chocolate, white chocolate, pistachio cream, mandarin jam. |
| Garnish | Pistachio nibs, almond flakes. |
| Allergens | Gluten, Lactose, Eggs, Pistachio, Almonds. May contain traces of other nuts and soy. |
🍷 The Taste Ambassador recommends:
The most common mistake with Rame di Napoli is storing them in the refrigerator for fear that the chocolate will melt. Cold is the number one enemy of this dessert: it crystallizes the honey, making the dough hard, and dulls the cocoa butter of the glaze. Leave them at room temperature (around 20°C). For a vertical tasting, start with the Mandarin variant, move to the Dark Chocolate one, and finish with the roundness of the White Chocolate one, pairing everything with a glass of Marsala Superiore Riserva.
- Luca Mauro Consoli
Complete the Experience
🛒 Marsala Superiore: The noble oxidation of Marsala pairs magnificently with spices and dark chocolate.
🛒 Pistachio Spread: For those who can never get enough and want to add an extra touch of Sicily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose the flavors inside the tray?
The tray is pre-assorted by our pastry chefs to guarantee you a complete and balanced tasting journey across all three textures (citrus, pistachio, classic).
How do I maintain the softness of the cookie?
Simply keep them in their original, tightly closed box or under a glass dome at room temperature. Avoid temperature fluctuations.
📦 What you receive
A generous 1 KG tray containing an assortment of approximately 10-12 mixed Artisanal Rame di Napoli. The packaging is designed to protect the chocolate coatings during transit.
🌡️ Thermal Management: Due to the cocoa butter glazes, the product is sensitive to high direct temperatures and the cold of the refrigerator.
✅ Traceability: Produced in Sicily using the historic aromas of the Etnean region.
Share the magic of the Sicilian autumn. With Etnaly-Shop, every bite is a piece of history arriving fresh directly to your table.
