Marco Venturino of I Giardini di Marzo gelato shop (located in the town of Varazze in the province of Savona, Liguria) was named the best gelato artisan of 2022, awarded three crowns for his Bocca di Rosa gelato. The maestro's winning frozen dessert is made with milk, white chocolate and a handmade rosewater base.

Sergio is the master ice cream maker of the "Gelateria Dondoli" (also known as Gelateria di Piazza) located in the central Piazza della Cisterna in San Gimignano, known all over the world and visited by a large number of celebrities.

Less air, more creaminess Unlike industrial ice creams, which often have high levels of incorporated air to increase volume, gelato is churned at a slower speed, preventing the formation of ice crystals and resulting in a creamier and denser treat.

Visit Italy's capital of gelato The city's reputation for high gastronomic standards means there's less of a chance of being tricked into shelling out for a gelato turistico.