The Connoisseur Collection
Description
The Connoisseur Collection
Bring the full range of an Italian pantry home with specialties from Italy's most respected small producers. Truffle from Alba, DOP Parmigiano, Ligurian olive oil and pestos, Sicilian honey and salt, Tuscan pasta and cookies — savory and sweet, everyday and occasional, chosen to be worked through rather than opened all at once.
What's Inside
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Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil by ROI - 8.5 fl oz (250 ml)
Ligurian extra virgin olive oil infused with basil. -
Parmigiano Reggiano DOP Wedge - 7 oz
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Truffle Butter by TartufLanghe - 2.65 oz (75 g)
91% butter and 8% black summer truffle from Alba. -
Almonds Coated with Truffle Juice by TartufLanghe - 1.76 oz (50 g)
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Organic Busiate by Morelli - 17.6 oz (500 g)
A Sicilian spiral. The twist grips sauce extremely well. From a Tuscan mill working since 1860. -
Basil Tomato Sauce by Campo d'Oro - 24oz
Tomatoes and basil, cooked down following the family's traditional recipe. -
Crema di Carciofi - Artichoke Paste by ROI - 6.3 oz (180 g)
Artichokes blended into a soft, savory spread. -
Sundried Tomato Paste by ROI - 6.3 oz (180 g)
Chopped sundried tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil. -
Pitted Taggiasca Olives in Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 3.2 oz (90 g)
The small sweet Ligurian olive, pitted and packed in olive oil. -
Balsamic Vinegar & White Condiment Gift Set by Giusti - 2 × 8.45 fl oz (250 ml)
Two cubic bottles in a presentation box: Gran Deposito 3 Medals Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP - dense and sweet, and Agrodolce Bianco white vinegar condiment - lighter, with yellow fruit and dried citrus, and won't darken a dish. Giusti has been making balsamic in Modena since 1605. -
Miele di Millefiori - Blossom Honey by Frantoi Cutrera - 8.8 oz (250 g)
Sicilian multi-flower honey from organically farmed hives. -
Roasted Pistachio Butter by Campo d'Oro - 6.3 oz (180 g)
Sicilian pistachios roasted and ground smooth. Sweet and nutty. -
Salt for Meat by Frantoi Cutrera - 7.05 oz (200 g)
Sicilian sea salt blended with herbs. Made for meat, fish, and vegetables. -
Cuor di Nocciola - Hazelnut Shortbread by Amaretti Virginia
Buttery shortbread filled with gianduia hazelnut cream, from a Ligurian bakery working since 1860. In a collectable tin. -
Tuscan Cookies with Chocolate, Orange & Cinnamon by Marabissi - 7.05 oz (200 g)
Baked in Siena from recipes passed down three generations. Dark chocolate against dried orange and a trace of cinnamon, with a proper crunch. Made for dipping. -
Classic Cantucci with Almonds
The Tuscan almond biscuit, twice-baked and hard enough to dip in coffee. -
Relax Herbal Dream Box - Herbal Tea
Made in Italy.
*Items are subject to change based on availability. In this rare event, we will replace them with similar items of greater or equal value.
Questions
What do DOP and IGP actually mean?
DOP and IGP are official European certifications that verify a product’s connection to a specific region and protect traditional production standards. DOP is the stricter designation, requiring every major stage of production to take place in the named region, while IGP requires at least one key stage to be tied to that area. In this Italian gift basket, the Carte Noire olive oil and Genovese basil used in the pesto are DOP-certified, while the Giusti balsamic is IGP-certified, the recognized standard for authentic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. These certifications help ensure genuine origin, traditional methods, traceability, and higher-quality ingredients, making the products in this basket more authentic and distinctive than typical mass-market gourmet foods.
Is this a good corporate or client gift?
Yes, it is built for it. It reads as substantial without needing explanation; everything is shelf-stable, and nothing requires complicated cooking. This Italian gourmet food basket is meant to feel luxurious and leave a lasting impression on its recipient.
Gift Ready
Elevating the gifting experience, our food gift basket arrives in impeccable packaging, thoughtfully designed to exude elegance and anticipation. The carefully chosen presentation not only safeguards the gourmet treasures within but also reflects the care and consideration you've put into selecting this special gift.
Make a difference with every purchase!
For every gift box bought on our website, we will donate a meal to a child in need through the No Kid Hungry organization. Enjoy giving a beautiful gift while also contributing to a worthy cause. Together, we can help fight childhood hunger.
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