Italy in a Box

Every box contains the best regional products, together with simple, original tips for how to use them. Our personalized boxes make the perfect gift for any occasion.

Italy in a box: a wonderful treasure chest holding a true taste of Italian gastronomic culture, an experience that will truly evoke all your senses.

This is a journey across the findings of Academia Barilla continue research into the gastronomic and cultural identities of the different regions of Italy.

A limited edition of gastronomic gems that will surely bring happiness to both the sender and receiver of this set.

Experience Italian Gastronomic Culture with all your senses.  
Every box contains the best regional products, together with simple, original tips for how to use them. Our personalized boxes make the perfect gift for any occasion.

4 good reasons to choose Academia Barilla:

• A selection of the best regional products
• Simple and original tips
• Refined and limited edition confections
• The possibility to personalize the gifts

Conoisseur’s Collection

A gift for true Italian food lovers. This box set includes a selection of the top regional products and traditional recipes. The ideal way to experience a wide range of authentic Italian food products.

The box set contains

1 professional black cotton apron
1 Parmesan cheese knife
1 Bottle of Balsamic Vinegar Condimento
1 Bottle of Ligurian Extra Virgin Olive Oil DOP
1 2lb piece of Parmigiano Reggiano DOP aged at least 18 months
1 Jar of Pears with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
1 Jar of Pesto alla Genovese
1 Jar of Natural Sea Salt with Blood Orange Zest
1 Jar of Sapori Italiani, a mix of capers, olives and oregano
1 Idea/Recipe Card

Discovering Parmigiano-Reggiano

A truly special gift for Parmigiano-Reggiano lovers. Invite your friends over to taste the cheese on its own and paired with both traditional and fun, innovative ingredients, like balsamic vinegar to our three artisanal compotes. A whole new taste sensation.

The box set contains

1 2lb piece of Parmigiano-Reggiano D.O.P. aged at least 18 months
1 Jar of Pears with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
1 Bottle of Balsamic Vinegar Condimento
1 Parmesan cheese knife
1 Jar of Spicy Fig Compote
1 Jar of Gourmet Chianti Wine Jelly
1 Idea/Recipe Card

Simply Italian

Tradition, simplicity and love. This gift box is dedicated to the people who love simple recipes and genuine products.  Take for example pinzimonio, the traditional Italian dish of fresh vegetables served with extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.  In preparations this simple, quality is key.

The box set contains

1 Bottle of 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Bottle of aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
1 Jar of Natural Sea Salt with Black Olives
2 Glass Serving Cups
2 Silver Spoons
1 Idea/Recipe Card

The ultimate bruschetta party

The ideal gift set for hosting an Italian cocktail party: bruschetta, pasta, pizza party and aperitivi, or Italian aperitifs. Our fantastic products are sure to make your next party an instant success.

The box set contains

1 Bottle of 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Jars of Cherry Tomato Cream
1 Jar of Sapori Italiani, a mix of capers, olives and oregano
1 Jar of Natural Sea Salt with Black Olives
1 Idea/Recipe Card

Cheese lover’s set

An elegant set of 3 cheese knives made with Japanese forged steel blades that are sharpened by hand. Each knife is designed to use with cheese of a specific texture.

The box set contains

Knife for Parmigiano-Reggiano and Grana Padano
Knife for other hard cheeses
Knife for soft cheeses

For more information, see our Italy in a Box brochure