Turin Chocolate Factory Guided Tour and Tasting
Step inside a working chocolate laboratory and discover the artisan craft behind Piedmont's most celebrated confection.
This Turin chocolate factory tour takes visitors behind the scenes of a genuine production laboratory, where traditional Piedmontese methods meet careful sourcing of the world's finest cocoa beans. In the span of one hour, you will witness every stage of the chocolate-making process and conclude with a guided tasting session.
The tour begins at the roasting stage and follows the cocoa bean through each transformation until it becomes a finished gianduiotto, the iconic bonbon made with IGP-certified Piedmontese hazelnuts. Your guide explains the technical decisions behind each step, from bean selection to tempering and hand-finishing.
Single-origin chocolate samples from three distinct origins and cocoa percentages allow guests to compare flavor profiles and understand how terroir shapes the final product. A spreadable cream is also included in the tasting, rounding out the sensory experience.
At the close of the visit, the factory shop gives guests the option to bring home handcrafted chocolates and specialty products directly from the production source, making this tour a practical introduction to Piedmontese confectionery traditions.
Tour Highlights
Access a working chocolate production laboratory not open to the general public.
Observe the cocoa bean roasting process and learn how heat shapes flavor development.
Discover how the gianduiotto is tempered, extruded, and finished entirely by hand.
Taste single-origin chocolates from three different regions and cocoa percentages.
Sample a handcrafted spreadable cream produced on site at the factory.
Purchase artisan chocolates and gifts directly from the laboratory at the end of the tour.
Tour Itinerary
Arrive at the chocolate factory near Turin and receive a brief introduction to the history of chocolate in Piedmont. Your guide sets the context for the production process you are about to witness.
Observe the roasting stage where carefully sourced cocoa beans from prized varietals are processed. Learn how roasting temperature and duration directly influence the flavor and aroma of the finished chocolate.
Follow the cocoa through grinding, conching, and tempering as your guide explains each technique. Understand how the laboratory balances traditional Piedmontese methods with precision craftsmanship.
Watch as the signature gianduiotto is extruded and hand-finished using IGP-certified Piedmontese hazelnuts. The guide explains what the IGP designation means and why this regional ingredient is central to the recipe.
Taste the handcrafted gianduiotto alongside single-origin chocolate samples representing three different origins and cocoa percentages. A spreadable cream produced in the laboratory is also included in the tasting.
Browse the factory shop for artisan chocolates and specialty products available for purchase directly from the source. Guests may take their selections home as gifts or personal souvenirs before departing.
What Is Included
Included
- Guided tour of the chocolate production laboratory
- Explanation of the full chocolate-making process from bean to bar
- Gianduiotto tasting made with IGP Piedmontese hazelnuts
- Single-origin chocolate samples from three origins
- Tasting of one handcrafted spreadable cream
- Access to the factory shop for purchases
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to and from the factory
- Additional chocolate or product purchases
- Gratuities for the guide
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