“No-one can enter the world of the smallholder without a magic key”

Carlo Levi

The P.G.I. status Piemonte hazelnut is the certified variety of the Tonda Gentile Trilobata grown mainly on the hills of the Langhe and Monferrato and around Asti, where it is one of the most representative crops. It has a characteristic, spheroidal shape, and a thin shell which allows for a good yield after shelling. With its peelability and shape, and in particular its delicate flavour and lingering aroma following roasting, its highly-prized qualities are universally-appreciated as an ingredient in the confectionery and ice-cream industries.