Panettone world championship, Italian delights on the podium

There is a bit of Italy in the final standings of the World Championship Panettone. Yes, because even if they participate in many and from many countries, the winners in the various categories were Italian pastry chefs. Able to know how to combine tradition and innovation in the preparation of this typical dessert of the Italian tradition. Loved all over the world and above all imitated. The tradition of panettone, in fact, has distant roots. There are many types and for all tastes. But the classic one with dried fruit and raisins seems to be the most popular. And some Italian pastry chefs know how to do it really well.

Panettone world championship, the 2020 edition in Rome

The great event this year took place in Rome and is now in its second edition. The International Federation promotes the Panettone World Championship confectionery ice cream and chocolate shop. All in compliance with the rules on spacing we are now used to. But its realization was promoted precisely in a difficult period for the Italian economy. To give a sign of hope and trust for the future of the category.

The winners of the panettone world championship

The various pastry chefs who competed in the Panettone World Championship competed in three categories. Above all, a jury of experts analyzed and tasted the confectionery productions of the sector, composed by Roberto Lestani, Matteo Cutolo, Claudia Mosca, Enrico Casarano, Maurizio Santilli.

For the category "Classic panettone”Gold medal to the Paduan Francesco Luni ex equo with Ruggiero Carli from Puglia. For the "Decorated panettone”First prize for Maria Principessa of Poggio Moiano, Lazio. Finally, another ex aequo for the "Innovative panettone”With first prize to Pasquale Pesce from Avella, Campania, and Luca Borgioli from Prato. Roberto Lestani, president of the Federation underlined the importance of this edition which rewards excellence. "We have seen - he said - that all the competitors have worked with the highest professionalism, creating many innovative and curious products not only from the point of view of taste, but also in the processing of natural yeast which is the fundamental basis of panettone. They are ready to offer artisanal products such as panettone for next Christmas to a final consumer".

The purpose of the review

The Panettone World Championship is a very popular event. Aimed at transmitting the culture of pastry with a message of positivity. And therefore the championship was wanted to make known and disseminate the Italian and foreign excellences of the category. The Federation, in fact, promotes various events to enhance the sweets. But also the culture of the world of sweets, which includes pastry, ice cream, chocolate and cake design. And in this difficult moment it is a significant signal to start again. And in sweet style.