The selection of the best Rame di Napoli signed by Pistacchissimo!
Rame di Napoli are a typical Catanese sweet and, in their original version, feature a base of soft cocoa biscuit covered in dark chocolate glaze. Over time, many modern variations have emerged, such as those filled with Nutella and, of course, pistachio versions as well.
After the success of the 2018 and 2019 challenges, here is the 2020 ranking of the best Pistachio Rame di Napoli.
HOW IT WORKS
I contacted 47 businesses, including bars, bakeries, and pastry shops, based on your recommendations or the shops' own applications. Of these, 28 accepted the challenge and I selected only the 10 rame that I liked the most!
NOTE: some could not participate due to organizational reasons
2020 RAME RANKING
1st Bar Trento - Catania
9.0/10
9/10 and HONORS!
Exceptional in both the classic version, with a cocoa base and pistachio cream on top, and the one with a pistachio dough and pistachio cream on top. The 2020 cream is completely different from the 2019 version and intensely highlights the sweet and natural taste of pistachio, with almost no roasting. There is also pistachio flour inside the cream, which makes it even more delightful. The cream is intense yet fresh, with a taste completely different from all others on the market: high-end pastry work that I decided to award first place!
2nd Panificio La Farina Antony - Catania
9.0/10
9/10 and HONORS!
Exceptional in both the classic version, with a cocoa base and pistachio cream on top, and the one with the addition of crunchy praline inside the cream. The 2020 cream is very similar to the 2019 one, with small refinements that make the pistachio taste even more intense, with a medium-high roast. The dough has a light note of cinnamon.
3rd Panificio Capolinea - San Giorgio
9.0/10
9/10 and HONORS!
Extraordinary rama with a cocoa base and pistachio cream on top, which in the 2020 version sees the addition of pieces of crunchy pistachio inside the cream. The 2020 cream is almost identical to the 2019 one, except for the crunchy component, thus having a particularly intense pistachio taste and a medium-high roast.
4th Turè Bar - Linguaglossa
9.0/10
Fantastic rama with a cocoa base and pistachio cream on top. Soft and delicate biscuit, with a very creamy topping, an intense pistachio taste, and a medium roast. One of the rame that overall surprised me the most in this 2020 challenge, given that the top three had already competed in 2019.
5th Panificio Leotta - Valverde
9.0/10
Circular and low rama, which in appearance more closely resembles the traditional ones. Also with a cocoa base and pistachio cream on top. Cream with an intense pistachio taste, and even more so the external coating. The cream has a medium-high roast. The whole pistachios on top are also delicious.
6th Bar Kennedy - Acireale
8.0/10
Very delicious rama with a very neat appearance, compact size, and quite tall. It has a cocoa base and pistachio cream on top. Cream with an intense pistachio taste and a very natural color, with a very high roast, so much so that at times it recalls toasted hazelnut. The base has a particularly intense cocoa taste.
7th ChocoFusion - Catania
8.0/10
Delicious rama with an extremely neat appearance, compact size, and very tall. It features a cocoa base and pistachio cream on top. Cream with an intense pistachio taste and excellent creaminess. The cream has a medium roast. The whole pistachios on top are also delicious. The dough has a light note of orange.
8th Arte in Torta - Belpasso
8.0/10
Excellent rama with an appearance incredibly cared for in every detail, compact size, and quite tall. Made with a cocoa base and pistachio cream on top. Cream with a well-defined pistachio taste and some traces of chopped pistachio inside. The cream has a medium roast. The whole pistachios on top are also delicious.
9th Cordialbar - Bronte
8.0/10
Very delicious oval and low rama, which in appearance more closely resembles the traditional ones. The 2020 novelty is the pistachio dough, with their pistachio cream on top. Very delicate and delightful biscuit, with a pleasant pistachio aroma. The cream has a very sweet pistachio taste, with a very low roast. The cream has a light note of milk and vanilla, typical of Bronte creams.
10th Bar Air Coffè - Belpasso
8.0/10
Very good rama, of rather generous size, with a cocoa base and pistachio cream on top. The cream has a well-defined pistachio taste and a medium roast. The dough is very delicate.
ADDITIONAL AWARDS
- BEST CLASSIC DOUGH:
Bar Kennedy - Acireale - BEST PISTACHIO DOUGH:
Bar Trento - Catania - BEST AESTHETICS:
Arte in Torta - Belpasso - NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR:
Turè Bar - Linguaglossa
This ranking aims to provide a selection of some of the best products available on the market, from which you can draw inspiration for your own tastings and find your favorite rama!
