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DIVINA COLOMBA 2025: THE BEST ARTISANAL DOVES

Discover the artisan bakers who won the Divina Colomba 2025 competition, honoring the best artisanal doves in the “classic”, “chocolate” and “salty” categories.

The big winners of Divina Colomba 2025

The competition Divina Colomba, organized by Goloasi, rewards each year the best craft doves from Italy. The 2025 edition saw the victory of three Neapolitan artisans:

  • Traditional Category: Giacomo Balestra of the Panificio Azzurro Margiù (Piano di Sorrento, Naples).
  • Chocolate category: Antonio Masulli of Caffè Masulli 1927 (Somma Vesuviana, Naples).
  • Salty Category: Luigi Avallone of Pasticceria F.lli Avallone (Quarto, Naples).

How are the best craft doves judged?

The 30 finalists, selected from hundreds of participants, were evaluated by a jury of experts according to precise criteria defined by Goloasi, the organizer of the competition:

  • Texture and honeycombing dough.
  • Natural flavors butter and ingredients.
  • Use of natural leaven, compliant with artisanal standards.
  • Quality of icing and candied fruit.
  • Balance of flavors and taste persistence.

According to the jury, this 2025 edition stood out with exceptional level of quality, with products combining tradition and innovation.

The finalists of Divina Colomba 2025

Among the finalists in the “Traditional” category were:

  • Camillo Tosi (La Dolce Tuscia, Viterbo)
  • Gabriele Turi (Pasticceria Turi, Lecce)
  • Riccardo Manduca (Solodamanduca, Latina)
  • Michele Pirro (Café Noir, Foggia)
  • Luca Santini (Pasticceria Alberini, Pesaro)
  • ...and many others.

Finalists for the best artisanal chocolate dove

Finalists in the “Chocolate” category included:

  • Francesco Flammini (Caffè Sibilla, Macerata)
  • Roberto Catelli (Caesar Pasticceria, L'Aquila)
  • Antonio Masulli (Caffè Masulli 1927, Naples)
  • Michele Falcone (Pasticceria Falcone, Foggia)
  • Alessandro Dicataldo (I Dicataldo, Barletta)

Finalists for the best salted artisanal dove

Finally, the finalists in the “Salty” category included:

  • Davide Muro (Antica Pasticceria Castino, Turin)
  • Francesco De Pasquale (Panificio Santa Fara, Bari)
  • Luigi Avallone (Pasticceria F.lli Avallone, Naples)
  • Simone Bortolus (Pasticceria Dolce Vita, Udine)

Why participate in Divina Colomba?

Divina Colomba does not just reward the best Italian artisan bakers. This competition also aims to:

  • Promote craftsmanship and tradition of the Italian dove.
  • Encourage the use ofquality ingredients.
  • Provide recognition to passionate pastry chefs who work every day for excellence.

According to a study conducted by Artisantalia, gastronomic competitions play a key role in preserving Italian culinary traditions. They allow artisans to stand out and promote their know-how to a wider audience.

Furthermore, an article published by Pasticceria Internazionale highlights the significant impact of competitions like Divina Colomba on the visibility of local artisans. Participation in these events offers a unique opportunity to showcase your talent and benefit from national recognition.

The Divina Colomba 2025 competition once again highlights the talent of Italian artisans and the excellence of traditional pastries. With creations combining tradition and creativity, the winners of this edition stand out for their exceptional know-how. See you next year for a new celebration of taste and craftsmanship!

👉 Source : Read the original article on La Cucina Italiana

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