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Despite their French name, marrons glacés are thought to have originated in Piedmont after crusaders brought sugar back with them to Europe. These candied chestnuts have become a firm favourite, particularly around Christmas. So, it was only fitting that one of Italy's most iconic panettone producers should have created an homage to this delicacy. Vergani has replaced the standard raisins and candied fruit normally stirred through their delicate dough with small pieces of soft, moist pieces of marron glacé, imparting a wonderful sweetness, a rich nuttiness and notes of vanilla. Officially one of the greatest panettones we've ever tasted. Tear big hunks off this candyfloss-light, brioche-style Milanese cake and enjoy alongside a dark roast coffee, hot chocolate, nutty dessert wine like Vin Santo or a rich Vintage Champagne on Christmas morning. Angelo Vergani began baking at a small pastry shop on Viale Monza, Milan, in 1944. This enterprising young man would never scrimp, always using the finest quality natural ingredients, even during those difficult times. Still following Angelo's ethos strictly to this day, the company has passed down to through the Vergani family and grown and grown in reputation. They now produce 600,000 loaves of panettone every year based on the same original recipe. Panettone now stands alongside the Duomo di Milano, Sforezesco Castle, Galeria Vittorio Emanuele II and fashion as one of the great Milanese icons, in no small part thanks to Vergani.
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