Etna Dark Panettone with Red Blossom Orange

Born from the slopes of an active volcano, this is not your average panettone. Fratelli Sicilia's Etna Dark is a full-size, slow-leavened holiday bread made with extradark chocolate and filled with red blossom orange grown on the volcanic soils of Mount Etna — an IGP-protected Sicilian specialty prized for its intense citrus aroma and complex, slightly bitter finish. The result is a panettone that's bold, sophisticated, and unlike anything else on the holiday table.

The Story

Mount Etna's volcanic soil produces some of Sicily's most distinctive ingredients, and the red blossom orange is among its most prized. Awarded IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) status, these oranges are grown exclusively in the Etna zone and are known for their deep color, aromatic intensity, and a flavor that balances sweetness with a characteristic bitter edge. Paired with extradark chocolate in a slow-leavened panettone, they create something genuinely extraordinary.

Usage Tips

Serve at room temperature, sliced thick alongside a glass of Barolo Chinato, aged Marsala, or a bold Sicilian red. The dark chocolate and citrus pairing also shines next to an aged Pecorino Siciliano or a sharp Parmigiano Reggiano. For dessert, serve with blood orange sorbet or a drizzle of Sicilian dark honey. A showstopping host gift for anyone who takes their Italian pantry seriously.

Quick Facts

Origin: Sicily, Italy
Producer: Fratelli Sicilia
Filling: Extradark chocolate & IGP Mount Etna red blossom orange
Unit Size: 1100g

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