Tuscan Almond Nougat Torrone

Artisan Tuscan Almond Nougat — Floris, Lamporecchio | Salumeria Toscana

Artisan Tuscan almond nougat by Floris — handcrafted in Lamporecchio (PT), in the Pistoiese hills where the tradition of Tuscan torrone has been rooted for centuries. Whole almonds with their skin, lightly toasted, set in a mixture of selected honey, sugar and egg white — slow-cooked and hand-worked on marble. The result: a crunchy nougat, aromatic, cleanly crisp at every bite, not too sweet — nothing like the industrial version. 200g · €10.10 · No preservatives.

🍯 What Makes Lamporecchio Nougat Different

Lamporecchio is for centuries the reference territory for handcrafted Tuscan nougat — a small town in the Valdinievole near Pistoia, as famous for its confectionery as for its vineyards. Anyone who wants to buy authentic Italian nougat should look for three things that tolerate no shortcuts:

🌰 Whole almonds with their skin — lightly toasted at the time of processing, not ground, not pasted. The whole almond delivers genuine crunch and natural toasting aroma.

🍯 Selected honey — the essential heart of the nougat. Quality honey caramelises differently from industrial sugar, giving the nougat that floral finish that makes it unmistakable.

🤲 Hand-worked on marble — every bar is cast, levelled and cut by hand. Slow cooking and artisan temperature management produce that crunchy-but-not-hard, brittle-but-compact texture that industrial processes cannot replicate.

⚙️ Technical Sheet

🍷 How to Enjoy It — Classic Pairings

☕ Espresso or ristretto — the classic Tuscan end to a meal. Dipping the nougat into coffee is an old tradition.

🥂 Tuscan dessert wine — Vin Santo del Chianti DOC Ruffino lifts the honey and almond notes of the nougat in an extraordinary way. The most Tuscan pairing imaginable.

🧀 Cheese board with aged Pecorino — a piece of nougat alongside Cave-Aged Pecorino Stagionato is an end-of-meal moment that always surprises guests.

🍪 With Cantucci — on a Tuscan sweets board, nougat and Cantuccini Toscani IGP complement each other perfectly — both almond-based and crunchy, but with completely different characters.

🎁 Related Products — The Tuscan Sweets Board

🍬 Cantucci Toscani IGP — Tuscany's most iconic biscuit, for dipping in Vin Santo.

🎂 Panforte Margherita Siena IGP — the medieval spiced cake from Siena.

🍬 Ricciarelli di Siena IGP — soft almond cookies with IGP certification.

🎁 Tuscan Desserts Gift Basket — the complete selection in an exclusive gift box.

🤝 Nougat for Restaurants, Hotels & HoReCa

Floris nougat from Lamporecchio is a high-perceived-value product for restaurants, agriturismi and wine bars looking to offer guests an authentic, territorially rooted end to a meal. Regular supplies with dedicated pricing: info@salumeriatoscana.shop | +39 339 879 4945

🚚 Delivery to the UK and Europe

We ship every Monday and Tuesday → delivery by Friday

Anti-breakage packaging for fragile confectionery · Nougat requires no cold chain — safe delivery anywhere across the UK and Europe.

❓ FAQ — Tuscan Almond Nougat

Is Italian nougat (torrone) the same as nougat? Yes and no. Italian torrone is nougat — but there are significant differences in style. Italian torrone uses honey, egg white and whole almonds or other nuts, slow-cooked to either a hard-crunchy (croccante) or soft (morbido) consistency. Our Tuscan torrone by Floris is the crunchy variety — it snaps cleanly at the bite and is not chewy or sticky.

What is the difference between artisan and industrial nougat? Our Floris torrone uses whole almonds, real honey and no additives — hand-worked on marble following a traditional recipe. Industrial nougat uses almond paste, glucose syrup and flavourings. The difference is immediate at first bite.

Is this nougat crunchy or soft? Crunchy — this is the traditional Tuscan variety. It snaps cleanly and is brittle but not hard. If you are looking for soft nougat this is not the right product — this is a characterful, firm crunchy torrone.

Does it contain preservatives? No — exclusively natural ingredients: whole almonds, honey, sugar and egg white. No preservatives, colourings or artificial flavourings.

How long does it keep? Stored in a cool, dry place it keeps for several weeks. After opening, wrap in baking paper and consume within 2–3 weeks for best flavour.

Is it suitable as a gift? Yes — handmade Tuscan almond nougat is one of the most appreciated authentic Italian food gifts. Ideal on its own or combined in a gift basket with Cantucci, Ricciarelli and Vin Santo.

Do you deliver to the UK? Yes — nougat is shelf-stable and requires no cold chain. Regular and reliable delivery across the UK and Europe.

❄️ How We Ship — Guaranteed Cold Chain

Our products travel in insulated packaging with dry ice — constant temperature throughout the entire journey, from our facility in Florence to your door.

When we ship:
We dispatch every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Delivery within 24/48h from dispatch. Orders placed from Thursday onwards are dispatched the following Monday.

🚚 Shipping Costs Italy:
Under €50 → €8.90 · From €50 to €120 → €4.90 · Over €120 → €3.90

🌍 Shipping Costs Europe (DE, FR, UK, AT, NL, SE, PL ...):
0–5 kg → €19.00 · 5–10 kg → €26.00 · Over 10 kg → €33.00

🧊 How to Store After Delivery

Vacuum-packed and unopened: Store in the fridge at 0–4°C. Always check the best before date printed on the label.

After opening: Consume within 5–10 days depending on the product. Cover the cut surface with food wrap and keep refrigerated.

For longer storage: Freeze immediately upon receipt. Defrost slowly in the fridge for 24 hours before consuming — never at room temperature.

📦 What's in the box:
Vacuum-packed product with label and best before date · Insulated packaging with dry ice · Tracked delivery with notification

✅ Our Guarantee — No Ifs, No Buts

If a product arrives damaged, in poor condition or different from what you ordered: take a photo and get in touch within 24 hours of delivery at info@salumeriatoscana.shop — we'll arrange a full refund or replacement straight away. No forms, no back and forth.

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🏆 Why Salumeria Toscana — 5 Things You'll Only Find Here

1 — Direct artisan sourcing
We work exclusively with personally selected Tuscan producers. No middlemen, no third-party platforms — the product leaves Florence and arrives directly at your door.

2 — No artificial preservatives
The vast majority of our cured meats and cheeses are made without artificial preservatives. You'll always find it stated in the product description — not a marketing claim, it's simply the recipe.

3 — Certified origin
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