Antonio Mattei Panforte

Who better to make panforte, the chewy—spiced holiday cake iconic to Siena—than Biscottificio Antonio Mattei, the Tuscan baker behind our best-selling biscotti. Antonio Mattei collaborated with third-generation panforte makers Marabissi to make this panforte that’s rich with almonds, diced candied fruit and warming spices. Made in the traditional fashion, this panforte is flat, round and dense with a satisfying chew similar to a soft torrone or nougat.

We like to serve panforte for dessert, sliced into wedges and enjoyed with Vin Santo (a Tuscan dessert wine) or coffee. Already wrapped in Antonio Mattei’s signature blue packaging, it also makes a wonderful holiday gift.

The Pandolfini family of Biscottificio Antonio Mattei has been producing the archetypal Biscotti di Prato since 1858 and has not altered their production methods or relaxed their rigorous standards in all this time. Recognized as the original and ultimate biscotti, their famous blue bags tied up with string are found in the best food shops and restaurants around Italy.