Christmas is always accompanied by the unmistakable scent of Pandoro, that breath of sweetness that, like a caress, announces the festivities and warms hearts. With its light texture and star shape, Pandoro is an icon, a tale of passion and craftsmanship rooted in history.
Legend tells that its ancestor was the pane d'oro, an opulent cake that towered over the tables of the Venetian nobility, covered with edible gold leaves, an emblem of luxury and abundance. But it was in Verona, in 1894, that Pandoro as we know it today was born, thanks to Domenico Melegatti. With a bold vision and the touch of an artist, Melegatti took his cue from nadalin, an ancient Veronese recipe, and transformed a local dessert into culinary poetry. The result: a soft dough, made from simple but sublime ingredients, and an eight-pointed shape, designed by the painter Angelo Dall'Oca Bianca to symbolise beauty and perfection.
Today, among the great protagonists of the Italian Christmas tradition, the Pandoro Marchesi 1824 stands out, the result of two centuries of research and passion. Every detail speaks of excellence: its dough, wrapped in a delicate layer of icing sugar, shines with a golden colour obtained thanks to fresh butter from the Piedmont hills and eggs from free-range hens. Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar completes the aromatic profile, enchanting the senses. But it is the slow rising that is the real secret. Thanks to Marchesi 1824 sourdough starter, Pandoro achieves a unique softness and complexity of flavours that come from the care and dedication in its preparation.
For those looking for a more original variant, Marchesi 1824 also offers a chocolate version: Ivory Coast cocoa, with its deep notes, is combined with 72% chocolate nuggets, creating a brown, velvety dough rich in aromatic nuances. Here too, the natural leavening enhances each ingredient, giving a cake that is not only delicious, but unforgettable.
The Marchesi 1824 Pandoro, available both in the classic wrapping and in the elegant tin package, thus becomes the star of the Christmas table.
