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Italo is an artisanal leavened pastry made with organic candied orange peel from the Sibari Plain and sultanas soaked overnight in Passito di Saracena. A Calabrian specialty with an intense aroma and elegant flavor.

Panettone
Clementines (PGI)
Passito di Saracena
Sultana Raisins
60.00 EUR
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Soft wheat flour · Water · Pasteurized fresh egg yolks · Butter · Sultanas · Organic candied orange peel from the Sibari Plain · Organic orange paste · Sugar · Natural yeast · Vanilla · Salt

Preparation
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It all begins the day before, with three feedings of the sourdough starter at four-hour intervals, until it triples in size and smells of milk and flowers. In the evening, the first dough is prepared: type 0 flour, yeast, some cream butter, pasteurized egg yolks, and sugar, left to rise for twelve hours. At dawn, the second dough is prepared, incorporating the remaining flour, salt, the remaining egg yolks, and organic honey, until the dough is shiny and elastic. Only at this point, on low speed, are the dough, the candied orange peel from Sibari, and the raisins—squeezed after soaking overnight Passito di Saracena—incorporated. The dough is shaped by hand, rested, and allowed to rise in paper cups until it reaches the rim, then baked at a controlled temperature and cooled upside down to set the honeycomb texture.

Italo

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Italo is an artisanal leavened pastry made with organic candied orange peel from the Sibari Plain and sultanas soaked overnight in Passito di Saracena. A Calabrian specialty with an intense aroma and elegant flavor.

Panettone
Clementines (PGI)
Passito di Saracena
Sultana Raisins
60.00 EUR
50.00 EUR
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Soft wheat flour · Water · Pasteurized fresh egg yolks · Butter · Sultanas · Organic candied orange peel from the Sibari Plain · Organic orange paste · Sugar · Natural yeast · Vanilla · Salt

Preparation
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It all begins the day before, with three feedings of the sourdough starter at four-hour intervals, until it triples in size and smells of milk and flowers. In the evening, the first dough is prepared: type 0 flour, yeast, some cream butter, pasteurized egg yolks, and sugar, left to rise for twelve hours. At dawn, the second dough is prepared, incorporating the remaining flour, salt, the remaining egg yolks, and organic honey, until the dough is shiny and elastic. Only at this point, on low speed, are the dough, the candied orange peel from Sibari, and the raisins—squeezed after soaking overnight Passito di Saracena—incorporated. The dough is shaped by hand, rested, and allowed to rise in paper cups until it reaches the rim, then baked at a controlled temperature and cooled upside down to set the honeycomb texture.

Italo

Timeless, authentic, one-of-a-kind.

Italo is the panettone according to Re Italo, the recipe from which everything else stems. It is born from the union of two symbols of the Sibari Plain: organic orange peel, slowly candied in our workshop to preserve the peel’s essential oil, and sultanas soaked overnight in Passito di Saracena, which imparts vanilla, orange blossom honey, and a vinous note. A drizzle of organic honey from local beekeepers is added to the dough, enhancing its sweetness without weighing it down. The result is a soft, deeply citrusy leavened cake, perfectly balanced in every aspect, where no single flavor overpowers the others. Italo doesn’t follow confectionery trends—it leads them, with the calm confidence of someone who knows their land.

Ingredients

Sibari Plain Orange

The oranges from the Sibari Plain grow in the same microclimate as the IGP Clementines, overlooking the Ionian Sea and nourished by abundant sunshine. The peel we use in our doughs is hand-selected and candied using a slow, artisanal method that respects the peel’s structure and preserves the essential oil that gives it its aroma. The result is a peel that is a far cry from the chemical taste of industrial candied fruit: it has the scent of a Calabrian citrus grove in late summer.

Ingredients

Clementines from the Sibari Plain PGI

The Sibari Plain is one of the most fertile coastal plains in the Mediterranean. The clementines grown there develop a unique flavor profile, with sweetness and acidity balanced by a microclimate found nowhere else. We use them fresh, candied by hand in our workshop. You won’t find them in any other panettone.

Ingredients

Passito di Saracena

The most award-winning Calabrian passito wine, winner of Gambero Rosso’s 3 Glasses award, the highest accolade from the Italian food and wine guide. It is the wine used to soak the sultanas in Panettone . The result is a raisin bursting with the aromas of the South: vanilla, orange blossom honey, and dried fruit.

Ingredients

Zibibbo Raisins

Raisins from aromatic grape varieties of southern Italy. After being soaked in Passito di Saracena the wine’s aromas and become something truly unique. Intense sweetness, with hints of tropical fruit and honey.

TASTING NOTES

Italo

A panettone rare elegance. Candied orange from the Sibari Plain opens with bright notes of Mediterranean citrus, while the raisins—soaked overnight in Passito di Saracena Bicchieri Passito di Saracena —bring a sweet, vinous depth. The dough is silky, with a generous crumb and a long, warm finish. Tradition at its finest.

Signature Ingredient

Sibari Organic Orange · Passito di Saracena

Olfactory Profile

Candied Citrus · Acacia Honey · Vanilla · Fortified Wine

Structure

Soft, Airy · Plump and Tender Raisins

Pairing

Moscato d'Asti · Darjeeling Tea · Demi-sec Champagne

Sweetness

Intensity of the perceived sweetness from sugar and candied fruit

Intensity

Overall intensity of flavor, from the initial taste to the aftertaste

Aromaticity

Richness and clarity of aroma, both on the palate and on the nose

Complexity

Layers and contrasts that unfold with every bite

Persistence

The duration of the taste and aroma that lingers after swallowing

No Compromises. Ever.

Our Commitment

Every decision we make in our bakery in Corigliano-Rossano is guided by one principle: if it’s not the best, it doesn’t go into the dough. Certified Calabrian DOP and IGP ingredients, natural yeast tended to daily, and a rising process lasting over 48 hours. This is our commitment to those who choose U Re Italo: to deliver exactly what we expect from a product that bears the name of a king.

Sibari PGI Clementines
Passito di Saracena
Handcrafted
Handmade
PDO and PGI ingredients
Artisanal Candied Fruits
48+ hour fermentation
Slow Processing
Limited Production
Artisanal Baking
Protected Designation of Origin
Low in Calories
Panettone
Preservative-Free
Natural Yeast
Sibari PGI Clementines
Passito di Saracena
Handcrafted
Handmade
PDO and PGI ingredients
Artisanal Candied Fruits
48+ hour fermentation
Slow Processing
Limited Production
Artisanal Baking
Protected Designation of Origin
Low in Calories
Panettone
Preservative-Free
Natural Yeast

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Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers to the questions you ask us most often.
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What countries do you ship to?
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We ship to Italy and to the following European countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.

At this time we do not ship to the USA and UK.

How much is the shipping cost?
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The cost varies depending on the destination country and the number of items purchased. The exact amount is shown at checkout.

How can I use my discount code?
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During checkout you will find a field dedicated to entering the discount code. Once applied, the discount will be automatically calculated on the total amount.

What payment methods do you accept?
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We accept credit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple and Google Pay and other secure methods shown during checkout.

Can I send an order to an address other than my own?
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Certainly. Simply enter the recipient's contact information in the dedicated section of the checkout.

Can corporate orders or corporate gifts be placed?
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Yes. We offer customized solutions for corporations, multiple orders and corporate gifts. Contact us to receive a dedicated proposal.

How can I contact support?
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You can use the contact form on the website or write to us at the email address listed in the support section.

Reviews

The Opinion of Those Who Matter

The sold-out signs speak for themselves. Our customers’ words speak even louder.
These are the words of those who chose U Re Italo—and never went back to panettone .

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Calabria Food Tour

An panettone that won me over right away. Authentic flavors and aromas of Calabria, made with carefully selected ingredients sourced entirely from the region: from Rossano oranges to Sibari clementines, from Rocca Imperiale lemons to Calabrian licorice, all the way to the exquisite passito di Saracena. A true masterpiece!

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Excellence in Calabria

A product of exceptional quality, enhanced by the unique aroma of organic Calabrian Clementines from Sibari and Italian sultanas. A refined and authentic taste experience.

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Francesco S.

What a treat—especially the candied fruit! Soft, fragrant, and incredibly flavorful, they make this panettone special.

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Francesca M.

Wonderful products, a true highlight of our region. Authentic flavors, high-quality ingredients, and craftsmanship that shines through with every bite!

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IFP Calabria

I've never tasted a panettone before! It's soft, fragrant, and perfectly balanced—you can really taste the quality of the ingredients used.

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Salone deGusto

Quality, craftsmanship, and identity. The panettone that won over the jury of the "La Calabria nel cuore del Panettone" competition, organized in collaboration with Conpait and deGusto.

THE METHOD

Slow, deliberate, one-of-a-kind.

In the "artisanal panettone" market, it's easy to cut corners. We don't. Every step of our process serves a specific purpose and contributes to the final quality. Every panettone Re Italo panettone is the result of a slow, careful, and deliberate process: four stages that cannot be rushed.

Clementines from the Sibari Plain

Step 01 — Selection

Ingredients with an ID

It all starts with a choice. Every ingredient is PDO or PGI certified, sourced from Calabria, and passes our workshop’s rigorous selection process. PDO licorice, PDO Dottati figs from Cosenza, PGI clementines from the Sibari Plain, and Passito di Saracena: no ingredient enters our workshop without a verifiable history behind it. We make no compromises when it comes to raw materials.

Processing

Step 02 — Proofing

36 Hours of Proofing, with Active Sourdough Starter

Our sourdough starter is alive, tended to every day, and has a history of its own. It is the heart of every dough: what determines the texture, aroma, and digestibility of the finished product. It requires daily care and a lengthy process that the industry cannot afford. We can. The result is a soft, easily digestible dough with a natural shelf life that requires no preservatives.

Chocolate

Step 03 — Processing

Handmade, limited edition

After the dough panettone , the panettone for over 48 hours. During this time—which cannot be shortened without compromising every aspect of the final product—the yeast breaks down the sugars, develops the aromas, and makes the dough soft, airy, and fragrant.
Haste is our only enemy.

Cooking

Step 04 — Cooking

Cooking and Packaging

Artisanal baking at a controlled temperature. Upside-down cooling to preserve the honeycomb structure. Hand-packed in packaging designed to arrive intact anywhere in Europe. Every panettone leaves the bakery is treated as if it were the only one.

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Italo

Best-selling
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Italo is an artisanal leavened pastry made with organic candied orange peel from the Sibari Plain and sultanas soaked overnight in Passito di Saracena. A Calabrian specialty with an intense aroma and elegant flavor.

Panettone
Clementines (PGI)
Passito di Saracena
Sultana Raisins
60.00 EUR
50.00 EUR
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Ingredients and Allergens
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Soft wheat flour · Water · Pasteurized fresh egg yolks · Butter · Sultanas · Organic candied orange peel from the Sibari Plain · Organic orange paste · Sugar · Natural yeast · Vanilla · Salt

Preparation
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A premium dough made with type 0 flour and soft wheat sourdough starter, enriched with cream butter and pasteurized egg yolk for a velvety softness. Sultanas meet candied peel and organic orange paste from the Sibari Plain, offering a refined citrus aroma. The balanced sweetness of the sugar blends with notes of natural vanilla, while a touch of salt enhances every nuance. A masterpiece of tradition and carefully selected ingredients.

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