After years spent working at his family’s bar-trattoria, Piercarlo Cotterchio opened this gelateria in Orbassano, where today he is flanked by Rolando Padilla and Fabiana Cavallotto.
Straight from the outset, his project shone for the great emphasis it laid on sustainability pursued with the use of seasonal ingredients, vegan-friendly products, collaboration with other small business and a constant effort to reduce waste, water consumption in particular.
Alongside traditional flavours appear original creations such as Sea Shepherd, a vegan-friendly hazelnut ice with fig preserve, plain chocolate, caramelised peanuts and cinnamon, Torta di Piero, a cornmeal-, stracciatella- and sour cherry-flavoured iced cake and Fata Morgana (dedicated to Piero’s granddaughter), a blend of saffron and pistachio. In autumn the star of the show is Orbassano red celery, a Slow Food Presidium. All flavours are available in semifreddo and iced cake versions.
In summer you’ll also find classic Sicilian granitas, served with the traditional brioscia con il tuppo, a traditional brioche bun, if you wish.
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