Tartufi Advent Calendar

Tartufi Advent calendar. Twelve truffles, hazelnut biscuits and coffee beans behind 24 doors.

The La Perla di Torino Tartufi Advent calendar is a flat calendar from Turin, featuring chocolate truffles, Baci di Dama and chocolate-covered coffee beans. No calendar with 24 identical chocolates, no chocolate figures, no alcohol.

La Perla di Torino Tartufi Advent calendar is an Advent calendar from the Turin truffle manufacturer, distributing 300 g of treats across the days from December 1 to 24. Behind some windows lies a truffle ball that slowly melts on the tongue. On other days, two tiny hazelnut biscuits or a chocolate-covered coffee bean await. This makes the Advent season a tasting in 24 stages, where every morning begins differently.

Soft truffles, small biscuits and a bitter bean

The calendar alternates between three delights: twelve Tartufi, small Baci di Dama and chocolate-covered coffee beans. Unlike a classic praline, a Tartufo has neither shell nor filling. It consists of a dense mixture of chocolate and nut paste, which is rolled into a ball.

On the outside, each ball is rolled in cocoa or powdered sugar; on the inside, it gives way without resistance. The Baci di Dama, translated as ladies' kisses, combine two hazelnut biscuits with a dollop of chocolate. The coffee beans bring roasted bitterness and a firm bite to the box and temper the sweetness of the other days.

Anyone expecting a truffle behind every window should think again: The Tartufi occupy exactly half of the 24 doors. What varieties the calendar contains is only revealed by opening it.

A place on the shelf and a moment each day

The box measures 40.5 × 30.5 cm and is 3.5 cm deep. It fits on a bookshelf, a desk or on the wall. A gift bow is already attached, so there is no need to wrap it.

A Tartufo is best enjoyed with a cappuccino after lunch, as the milk foam accompanies the chocolate softly. The hazelnut biscuits pair well with a Darjeeling or a cup of Earl Grey. A chocolate-covered coffee bean is best bitten slowly, so that the roasted aroma and chocolate can be enjoyed one after the other.

As a gift for colleagues, neighbours or hosts, hand over the calendar before December 1. For other households on your list, you will find additional models under Advent calendars.

Our tip: Do not place the calendar above a heater or in the sun. A place in the hallway or in a cool dining room preserves its shape and melt-in-the-mouth quality. The calendar is not suitable for people with a nut allergy, as hazelnuts are in the biscuits and the truffles. The coffee beans contain caffeine and are not suitable for small children.

A confectioner family from Turin and their gluten-free path

Sergio Arzilli grew up in his parents' Turin confectionery, which opened its doors in 1952. A gluten intolerance later prevented him from working with wheat flour. He switched to chocolate and founded La Perla di Torino in 1992.

Today, his daughter Valentina runs the family business, and the Tartufi travel to more than 40 countries. For the nut content, the house uses Tonda Gentile Trilobata hazelnuts, which come from Langhe and are roasted in Turin. The cocoa is fair trade.

The name Tartufo refers to the truffle tuber. The irregular ball in the cocoa coating resembles the fine fungi for which Piedmont is equally famous. The entire contents are gluten-free, including the biscuits. This is no given with Baci di Dama, as many recipes use wheat flour. The calendar is filled by hand in Turin, section by section.

A calendar for connoisseurs of Turin confectionery

Many Advent calendars rely on a single type of chocolate. This one combines three specialties of Piedmont and thus tells the story of Turin's confectionery tradition in 24 bites. For households that avoid gluten, it is a rare choice without compromise.

Anyone who wants to continue enjoying Turin chocolate after Christmas Eve should reach for the white chocolate bar with pistachio and raspberry. You can find the Arzilli family's truffles, bars and festive biscuits at La Perla di Torino.

Twenty-four little moments from Turin that do not overload December, but let every day begin with a single, carefully selected bite.