Cuneesi Pistachio – 5 pcs.

Cuneesi Pistacchio, creamy pistachio pralines from Piedmont

The Cuneesi Pistacchio from Mandrile Melis are large pralines from Piedmont featuring a creamy pistachio filling, enrobed in fine chocolate. Intensely nutty with a vibrant green center, each praline is individually wrapped by hand.

Cuneesi Pistacchio are the large praline from Piedmont in its green, nutty iteration: a creamy filling of finely ground pistachios, protected by a chocolate shell. The pistachio contributes its intense, slightly salty aroma, while the chocolate provides a soft, rounded finish. Pistachio has long been a favorite for many with a sweet tooth, and these Cuneesi show exactly why. A delight for anyone who loves nuts and chocolate in equal measure.

Intensely green and truly nutty

Beneath the chocolate awaits a dense, creamy pistachio filling, rich in aroma and boasting the nut's typical green hue. The color says it all—this isn't a subtle nut, but full-bodied pistachio.

The Cuneesi Pistacchio tastes velvety, creamy, and nutty, with the delicate, slightly salty note of roasted pistachios. The chocolate remains pleasantly restrained, letting the nut take center stage, keeping the pistachio flavor at the heart of the experience from the first bite to the finish. No alcohol, just plenty of nut. If you love pistachio, you'll be smitten; if you're not yet familiar with it, you'll become a fan.

Plenty of pistachio in every praline

What makes them special is the high proportion of real pistachios in the cream, which gives the filling its color and rich aroma.

Mandrile Melis envelops this cream in a fine blend of dark, milk, and white chocolate before each praline is finished by hand, in keeping with the great Cuneesi tradition. In this way, the chocolate acts only as an accompaniment, while the pistachio sets the tone.

Each one weighs about 18 g and is carefully wrapped and packaged by hand. We fill a small bag with a bow with 5 pieces, for you to give as a gift or to enjoy all to yourself. Those who give them away are guaranteed to delight any pistachio fan.

From the Cioccolateria in Fossano

Giuseppe Mandrile and Maria Antonietta Melis have been running their chocolate house since 1986 in Fossano, a small town in the province of Cuneo.

It all started with rum Cuneesi, and over some 40 years, it has grown into a manufactory with over 40 varieties, ranging from classic to modern. The large praline has been a staple of Piedmont for about 100 years, and with the Pistacchio, Mandrile Melis shows their young, playful side, just as Giuseppe and Maria Antonietta love it—with high-quality ingredients and plenty of handcraft.

The manufactory has long been known for the hazelnut of their home region, the Tonda Gentile Trilobata of the Langhe, but the pistachio is taking hearts by storm. It's no wonder that pistachio is popping up everywhere right now; here, it has found a home in the large praline. Whether as a treat with coffee or as a gift for nut lovers, this green seduction rarely stays in the bag for long.

If you prefer things creamy and mild, try the Cuneesi Cremino Latte, and for a subtle crunch, the Cuneesi Torroncino are ready and waiting. You can find more pralines and truffles in their own category on our site, and all pralines from Mandrile Melis at a glance. Enjoyed plain with an espresso, the nut in this Cuneese shines the brightest because the chocolate gives way to it.