Chocolate and Hazelnut (Granellona Brut) Spread

Rich, sweet and nutty. The toasty hazelnut joins up in an unholy alliance with cocoa and olive oil to take deliciousness to a whole new level.

Quick Facts

Origin: Montopoli In Sabina, RI, Italy
Unit Size: 8 oz.

The Flavor Experience

Classic hazelnut and chocolate goodness with large, toasty bits of hazelnut. The crunchy texture combines perfectly with the legendary velveteen spreadability of Italian hazelnut spread. Move over, Nutella! Extra virgin olive oil enhances this silken hazelnut chocolate cream, lending incredible smoothness and luster while allowing its rich cocoa flavor and roasted nut aroma to shine through.

The Story

Antonio della Corte is an accomplished baker, known for making sweet spreads and confections. Anna Maria Conti is known for running a farm with a bed and breakfast just north of Rome. On Anna Maria's land there are exceptional olive trees, from which she makes exceptional olive oil. In 2012, Antonio and Anna Maria thought it would be a good idea to marry this exceptional oil with some of Antonio's confections. Turns out, it was a brilliant idea. They first started selling their amazing wares in farmer's markets around Rome. And now, just three years later, they are known the world over for making these unbelievable spreads.

Usage Tips

Granellona Brut is wonderful drizzled into bread pudding, added to pastry cream to fill tarts, or used in the batter for a soufflAA©. For a simple dessert, serve a bowl of Granellona Brut with plenty of fresh fruit, dried fruit, and biscotti for dipping. Try swirling a few spoonfuls throughout banana bread. Goes exceptionally well dabbed on top of L'Amuse Aged Gouda.