OUR GASTONOMIC SPECIALITY

Gabbani is committed to a true “zero kilometre“ philosophy, which it is putting it into practice every day on several fronts:

Gabbani has been working with Caviar House & Prunier for over 40 years and we are currently the first resellers of this company nationwide.

"Gourmets of all epochs never mentioned the name of the truffle without a  tip of the hat. "

    - Alexandre Dumas –

Five years ago the truffle was introduced to our fruit and vegetable shop, in cooperation with our trusted  truffle suppliers and it  soon became  one of our main products.

This precious fungus grows underground, in symbiosis with  tree roots and gets its characteristics, form, taste and smell from the soil it grows in.

Depending on the season, there are different truffles, which can be combined with a variety of menus:

WHITE TRUFFLE FROM ALBA

The most precious of all truffles

• In which period is it found ? From  end of September to   end of January.
• Where does it grow ? Langhe and Monferrato.
• Smell and shape ? Intensive, fragrant, honey-like, roundish.
• How is it  prepared ? It isn’t washed, but  brushed and it isn’t cooked as   the heat destroys it  and so  it  needs  to be eaten raw, sliced or cut into fine flakes.
• What goes best  with  it ?   Eggs, tagliatelle, risotto,  meat, carpaccio, cheese fondue.
• How is it stored  ?  Wrapped  in  absorbent paper,  locked in a can,  in the refrigerator.
• How long does it keep?  Maximum 3-4 days after purchase

WHITE TRUFFLE FROM MONTEFELTRO

• In which period is it found ? From  end of September to  end of December.
• Where does it grow ? Toscana, Umbria, Marche and Emilia Romagna.
• Smell and shape ? Intensive, fragrant, honey-like, lumpy-shape.
• How is it  prepared ? It isn’t washed, but  brushed and it isn’t cooked as the heat destroys it  and so  it  needs  to be eaten always  raw, sliced or cut into fine flakes.  
• What goes best  with  it ?   Eggs, tagliatelle, risotto,  meat -carpaccio, cheese fondue.
• How is it stored  ?  Wrapped  in  absorbent paper,  locked in a can,  in the refrigerator.
• How long does it keep?  Maximum 3-4 days after purchase

BLACK TRUFFLE FROM NORCIA

Has a black intensive colour, a  roundish shape and a  wrinkled skin.

• In which period is it found ? From  beginning  of September to   mid of March.
• Where does it grow ?   Umbria and Marche .
• Smell ?  Intensive,  aromatic, fruity.
• How is it  prepared ?  To be eaten slightly cooked,  but is excellent   also raw.
• What goes best  with  it ? Ideal with casseroles, game meat fillings, conserves preparation, sauces, canapés, omelettes.
• How is it stored  ?  Wrapped  in  absorbent paper,  locked in a can,  in the refrigerator.
• How long does it keep?  Maximum 3-4 days after purchase

Domenico and Francesco Gabbani  place great value on keeping  the traditions of the olden days alive - things that were typical of Gabbani at the time,  like when Grandma Giulietta  prepared  handmade  fresh gnocchi on the second floor of Via Pessina twice a week. And  so, every Tuesday and Friday  the tradition continues: Gabbani offers homemade gnocchi,   paying tribute to the  simple goodness of  times gone by.

As you may already know, our business philosophy is based  on  the in-depth search and  selection of local suppliers.    The undeniable influence that the Lombardy region has on Lugano  is reflected in our selection of  fresh pasta   from the nearby peninsula.     Italy’s experience in  this sector spans centuries and is appreciated worldwide.  Depending on  the season  or on   our customers' tastes,  Gabbani proposes several variants of the best fresh pasta selected from our region  and  from Italy.