THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR AT CARLUCCIO’S
Christmas with family and friends will be cherished more than ever this year, and Carluccio’s much-loved Christmas range is back to bring joy to your home. Driven by a genuine passion for artisan Italian produce, Carluccio’s still sources, as it did 20 years ago, the very best products from the length and breadth of Italy. It is this passion that continues to drive Carluccio’s – to this day they never use a middleman, but deal directly with specialist producers to bring you, quite simply, the very best of Italy.
This year, Carluccio’s Christmas collection tells the story of its unique suppliers and their dedication to their craft; from family bakeries in Veneto, to farmers in the hills of Piemonte and clementine growers in Calabria. As well as those hero products that are a must-have at Christmas, Carluccio’s bring you its extensive range of award-winning panettones; from the most traditional to prosecco cream-filled, and limoncello and spritzed-spiked varieties, as well as delicious gluten-free option.
All Carluccio’s products are available for purchase in-store from 19th October, or can be ordered nationwide from Carluccio’s online shop at www.carluccios.com.
PANETTONE
Fresh from Italy, you can’t get more authentic than a Carluccio’s panettone at Christmas time. Made from September through to December by specialist producers, these treats are only found in-store at Christmas. Just as it is in Italy.
PANETTONE TRADIZIONALE 1kg, £19.95. This multiple award-winning part-bread, part- cake is made with plump sultanas, candied peel, natural yeast (from a starter dating back over 100 years) and is finished with a hazelnut glaze. A chocolate version (1kg, £19.95) with milk and dark chocolate pieces taking the place of dried fruit and candied peel is also available.
PANETTONE ALLO SPRITZ 950g, £19.95 Enjoy the Italian Aperitivo staple in a panettone. Piped with a sweet and aromatic spritz filling with classic orange notes and covered in dark chocolate, this is the ultimate in Christmas indulgence.
PANETTONE AL LIMONCELLO 950g, £19.95 A fresh limoncello cream sings in this homage to everyone’s favourite Italian liqueur. Paired beautifully with candied lemon peel and white chocolate this is a really indulgent treat to refresh those taste buds.
PANETTONE AL PROSECCO 900g, £19.95 When panettone and prosecco meet, what’s not to like? This sweet festive bread made in Veneto is filled with a creamy custard mixed with local prosecco.
GLUTEN-FREE PANETTONE 500g, £14.95 So that everyone can enjoy the taste of Christmas, this candied cedro and sultana filled sweet bread is made with natural yeast and rice flour.
GIFT BOXES
FORTISSIMO, £32.95 Ensuring any dish packs a punch, this gift set is perfect for any chilli lover with chilli pasta, chilli oil, a zesty chilli pesto, spicy nduja and chilli seeds to grow your own. This will certainly spice up someone’s life.
PASTA E SAPORI, £32.95 You can’t go wrong with Italian pasta. This guaranteed crowd- pleaser comes with trofie, bucatini al bronzo and pappardelle, with a selection of wild boar ragu, pesto and clam sauce for the perfect way to experiment.
PROSECCO E GIANDUIOTTI, £30 Piemontese melt in the mouth Gianduiotti (165g) paired with a bottle of sparkling Prosecco (750ml) for an indulgent celebration.
IL TERZETTO, £17.95 The truffle trio – White Truffle Oil, Truffle Honey & Tritato di Funghi – the perfect gift for any truffle enthusiast!
CONFECTIONERY
CLEMENTE IN CAMICIA 300g, £17.95 The box is filled with segments of 20-day syrup soaked candied clementines that are covered in rich, dark, indulgent chocolate to create a pop of flavour once bitten into.
LIMONCELLO CHOCOLATES 150g, £9.95 Pleasing to look at and to tuck into, you’ll be delighted to bite into a dark chocolate shell, only to discover a fresh white chocolate Limoncello cream inside.
STELLINE DI CIOCCOLATO 550g, £12.95 Milk chocolate stars filled with a soft, indulgent hazelnut filling that melt in your mouth. Scatter on your Christmas table as decoration.
REGIONAL CAKES AND BISCUITS
PANDORO 750g, £17.95 The cousin to panettone, this sweet Italian bread comes in a festive- inspired star shape from Veneto. This joyous buttery delight is also available in a miniature version (£3.50, 80g).
PANFORTE BIANCO DI SIENA 300g, £10.95 Packed with fruits, nuts and spices, this rich Tuscan cake is sure to satisfy your appetite for a taste of Italy.
RICCIARELLI 200g, £9.95 An Italian delicacy that is a staple amongst many Italian households at Christmas. Made with ground almonds, egg and candied peel incorporated into a dough, these dreamy bites will help to forget any troubles from the year.
BACI DI DAMA 875g, £23.95 Two hazelnut and butter Italian biscuits are joined by a chocolate ‘kiss’ of dark chocolate filling. The baci are made by hand in a bakery in Piemonte.
HAMPERS
The brand-new Spritzmas collection has been created in collaboration with everyone’s favourite Italian aperitif – Aperol – or treat your loved ones (or yourself!) to one of Carluccio’s show-stopping hampers packed with the brand Italian artisanal classics.
MERRY SPRITZMAS HAMPER £55
Proving that spritz is certainly not just for summer, there are two exquisite hampers to choose from. The Merry Spritzmas Hamper (£55), includes a Carluccio’s Panettone Allo Spritz – a soft and moist panettone, piped with a delicious filling of orange and Aperol cream, covered in dark chocolate – a 70cl bottle of Aperol and a 75cl bottle of Prosecco, along with two Aperol Spritz glasses and a cocktail measure for a perfectly balanced cocktail.
ULTIMATE MERRY SPRITZMAS HAMPER £125
Got a party of six to keep happy? Then look no further than the Ultimate Merry Spritzmas Hamper (£125). Nesting in a classic wicker hamper, you’ll find everything featured in the Merry Spritzmas hamper, plus an additional 70cl bottle of Campari, two extra glasses, and the late Antonio Carluccio’s favourite yule time treat – Clemente in Camicia. The Calabrian candied clementine segments are coated only to order, with dark chocolate to create the ultimate combination of textures – the perfect chocolate orange.
IL MASSIMO £90
If you could put all your favourite Italian delicacies in one box, we’d wager it would look just like this. Prosecco Fraciacorta Brut 25, Carluccio’s famous chocolate Stelline, filled with a rich and creamy hazelnut filling, melt-in-the-mouth biscuits and chocolate-covered candied clementine segments. All finished off with that Italian Christmas must-have, panettone.
LA COLLEZIONE £280
The hamper to keep you fed all Christmas, from aperitivo hour through to dinner and digestivo. Wow your guests with squid ink Spaghetti and Vongole, artisanal Sardinian olive oil, all enjoyed with a bottle of La Luna Sauvignon Blanc, followed by Italian post-dinner favourite: a bottle of artisanal Limoncello. Cin cin!
IL GRANDIOSO £300
Say hello to the ultimate Christmas gift, the Carluccio’s Il Grandioso Hamper. The beautiful wicker basket comes loaded with the very best of artisanal Italian produce. Discover products from Italy’s finest suppliers who have been perfecting their recipes for generations. From the favourite, Panettone Tradizonale, a staple on every Italian festive table, to expertly Fichi al Rhum, tender figs marinated in rum, as well as a bottle of Prosecco, extra virgin olive oil and Vin Santo dessert wine. This one is perfect for those pre-Christmas dinner parties.
BUON NATALE!
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