What is Gelato?


Gelato is a traditional dessert in Italy. In Italy today gelato, or ice cream is still hand-made by individual gelateria (look for the sign 'produzione propria', meaning 'our own make' in the ice cream shops).

Italian ice cream or gelato is made from whole milk, eggs, sugar, and natural flavorings, Frozen Vines has kept this traditional gelato making-process while infusing VQA Wine and spirits- only using the best brands, such as Grand Mariner, by embracing the old world tradition of fresh, natural ingredients we are capable of delivering an adult gourmet dessert!

Gelato typically contains 7-8% fat, less than ice cream's minimum of 10%.
Before the cone became popular for serving ice cream, in English speaking countries, Italian street vendors would serve the ice cream in a small glass dish referred to as a “penny lick” or wrapped in waxed paper and known as a hokey-pokey (possibly a corruption of the Italian "ecco un poco" - "here is a little").

Frozen Vines wraps their tartufo products in waxed paper, keeping another age old tradition with combined easy service plating for the chefs we work with.


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gelato, sorbetto and tartufo products today!