We announced earlier this month that the Specialty Food Association (SFA) had named the winners of its sofi Awards. Three brands under Atalanta’s DeMedici label were honored; Villa Manodori won Gold for its Dark Cherry Balsamic, Caffe Vergnano won Gold for its Women in Coffee Espresso Beans, and Amedei was awarded Gold for its Crema Toscana Nocciola Black. Since 1995, DeMedici has won 25 sofi awards.
Two-time winner Villa Manodori Dark Cherry Balsamic IGP of Modena is Chef Massimo Bottura's creation. According to a press release, the balsamic is aged in barrels with the region's famed Vignola cherries for nine years.
Caffe Vergnano Women in Coffee Espresso Beans is a limited-edition coffee from the two lands that inspired the Women in Coffee project. Santo Domingo’s malty and fruity notes combined with Honduran Marcala chocolaty nuances are complemented by the finest South American and African Arabica and a touch of Asian Robusta.
Amedei Toscana Crema Nocciola Black is a creamy hazelnut and chocolate spread crafted in the heart of Tuscany. Made with 50 percent Tonda Gentile Trilobata Hazelnuts from Piedmonte and a higher percentage of cacao than some other brands, it has an intense chocolate flavor.
The SFA works with the Food Innovation Center at Rutgers University (FIC) to manage the judging. Through anonymous tastings, experts, specialty food buyers, journalists, and more evaluated the 2024 product entries to determine winners.
The award winners will be showcased at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York from June 23 to 25, 2024. Visit DeMedici at booth #2836 to check out the winning products.
For more news ahead of the show, stick with us.
