An impeccable gelato in a gelateria that deserves a round of applause.
Rating: 9/10
If there is a gelateria that deserves nothing but applause for the incredible care and quality put into every gelato, it is L'Artigianale in Pozzallo, in the province of Ragusa.
Stepping into L'Artigianale means entering the realm of gelato, and this is proven not only by the wide selection of flavors (though not all are always available) but above all by the incredible flavor that each of their gelatos manages to deliver. Every flavor is crafted individually, down to the smallest detail, which is demonstrated by the labels that list different ingredients for each flavor.
The fruit flavors are truly incredible, almost indistinguishable from the natural fruit, but obviously, we focused on what interests us most: pistachio! This gelateria offers pistachio lovers two variants:
- Pistacchio (made with Bronte pistachio)
- Pistacchiosa (made with Sicilian pistachio and pistachio cream)
Naturally, we tried both and both deserve the maximum score, hence this joint review, but each has its own peculiarities.
The classic "Pistacchio" flavor is more suitable for those looking for a more "natural" experience, as you will taste the truly intense flavor of pure pistachio, with some welcome notes of roasting and salt.
The "Pistacchiosa" flavor is a variant dedicated to those with a sweet tooth, who prefer greater sweetness and particularly appreciate the contribution of the pistachio cream, which adds to the already excellent base of Sicilian pistachio gelato.
It is very difficult to express a preference, given that these are very different experiences, but if forced to choose, we preferred the Pistacchiosa flavor. A choice that goes against our usual standards, as we generally prefer the more natural and less "contaminated" taste of classic pistachio.
All other typical traits of a great gelato—sweetness, creaminess, etc.—are also impeccable.
It undoubtedly deserves a rating of 9/10 and is a stop that you must not miss if you are passing through Pozzallo. It is without a doubt among the best gelaterias we have ever tried.
Address:
L'Artigianale - La Cultura del Gelato
Via Lungomare Pietre Nere, 31
97016 Pozzallo (RG)
