Sweet Pop - Assorted Chocolates 300g - La Perla

What are Chocolate Truffles?

The origin of Chocolate Truffles is shrouded in mystery. According to the legend, more than a century ago a French chocolatier first invented “les truffes au chocolat”, a recipe which was born out of necessity as it was crafted with the leftover ingredients he had on hand in his workshop.

When the story reached Italy, it was the artisans of the close by Piedmont who refined and elevated it, blending fine chocolate with the worldwide best hazelnuts: the Nocciola Piemonte.

Today, La Perla di Torino creates more than 20 different Chocolate Truffle recipes, all gluten free, known and loved both in Italy and worldwide.

Turin’s Most Iconic Chocolates

The origins of Gianduja Chocolate date back to the time of Napoleon. In 1806 the continental blockade imposed by him made cocoa supplies to Italy nearly impossible. To keep producing chocolate specialities, Piedmontese chocolatiers started blending the scarce cocoa they had with locally abundant Hazelnuts from the hills of their region.

Nowadays Giandujotto is the most iconic chocolate of Turin, awarded and appreciated all over the world. Our entire collection is gluten-free and includes the traditional version, a gianduja-filled variety and an exclusive no-added-sugar line made with Piedmont Hazelnut and featuring a 100% vegan-friendly recipe.