Top 28 Dragées
in the World

Torta Pistocchi Firenze, based in Florence, Italy, started as a small cake shop in 1990. The company is known for its rich, artisan chocolate cakes, which are made using high-quality, simple ingredients without adding flour, butter, or eggs.

One of their signature products is a dense, flourless chocolate cake made from a blend of dark chocolates. Torta Pistocchi has won several awards for its innovative approach to chocolate cake making.Expand

Slitti Chocolate, based in Cintolese, Italy, has been a renowned name in artisanal chocolate making since its inception in 1969. Initially starting as a coffee roastery, the company expanded into chocolate production under the leadership of Andrea Slitti, who is known for his deep expertise and passion for both chocolate and coffee. Slitti Chocolate is celebrated globally for its high-quality products, having garnered over 180 international awards.

The company prides itself on using fine cocoa beans sourced from the best growing regions around the world, which are then transformed into a wide range of chocolates including luxurious bars, creamy spreads, and artisan truffles.Expand

Bellantoni Cioccolato is a luxury brand founded by award-winning chocolatier Giacomo Bellantoni, specializing in artisanal products crafted from the finest raw materials. Each creation offers a unique sensory experience, featuring an exquisite range of chocolates, pralines, spreads, and gourmet jams.

The brand’s elegant packaging, made from wood and leather, highlights its attention to detail and sets Bellantoni Cioccolato apart in the global market.Expand

ChocoMe is a Budapest-based chocolate producer established in 2010 by Gábor Mészáros. The company specializes in creating high-quality, handcrafted chocolate bars with customizable options, allowing customers to choose from a selection of toppings and flavors.

ChocoMe exports its products to several countries around the world.Expand

Cona's Chocolate is a producer based in Taiwan known for its artisanal chocolate products. Cona’s emphasizes using high-quality cacao beans sourced from various regions around the world.

The company offers a range of chocolate products including bars, truffles, and other confections. Cona's also integrates local Taiwanese ingredients into some of its products to create unique flavor profiles.

The company maintains a commitment to craftsmanship and quality in its production processes.Expand

Guido Gobino is a prestigious Turin-based chocolatier and master of gianduja, whose name today stands as a symbol of exceptional Italian artisanal chocolate. His story begins in 1964, when his father Giuseppe founded the “Laboratorio Artigianale del Giandujotto” dedicated to preserving and elevating the traditional craft of gianduja – a chocolate specialty made with hazelnuts and cocoa.

Guido took over the family business and transformed it into an internationally acclaimed brand by blending time-honored techniques with modern innovations and a continuous pursuit of excellence. At the heart of his creations are premium ingredients: Tonda Gentile delle Langhe hazelnuts, milk from Piedmont, and carefully selected cocoa beans sourced from Latin America, all within a strict “bean-to-bar” philosophy.

His collection includes original giandujotti, Tourinot pralines, cremino with olive oil and sea salt, refined filled chocolates, and single-origin chocolate bars. Today, his creations can be found in fine boutiques and gourmet shops across Europe, the United States, and Asia.

Thanks to his unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, and authenticity, Guido Gobino has become a global ambassador of Turin’s chocolate-making tradition and one of Italy’s most respected chocolatiers.Expand

T’a Milano is an Italian company based in Milan, founded in 2007, specializing in the production of sweet and savory gourmet products. Their assortment includes chocolates, pralines, truffles, gianduiotti, pastries, and dragees, all crafted from carefully selected ingredients such as Piedmont hazelnuts, Sicilian almonds and pistachios, Sorrento lemons, and Grand Cru cocoa sourced from Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Tanzania, and Ghana.

The quality of their products relies on a blend of tradition and modern technology, while maintaining artisanal expertise and distinctive packaging that is also environmentally sustainable. Their approach combines innovative flavors with sophisticated design, positioning the brand in the premium market segment.

The brand is also well known for its gift boxes, which unite elegance with a refined gastronomic experience. Distribution outside Italy can sometimes be limited, making the products exclusive.

Despite this, the company has achieved steady growth and increasing recognition. T’a Milano brings together the heritage of Italian chocolaterie with the modern demands of the market, establishing itself as a synonym for luxury, innovation, and authenticity.Expand

Bodrato Cioccolato, established in the town of Novi Ligure, is known for its traditional approach to chocolate making, particularly specializing in the artisan technique called 'boero'. This method involves creating chocolate pralines that are especially recognized for containing liqueur.

The company prides itself on using high-quality, natural ingredients to produce a range of chocolates that respect Piedmontese confectionery traditions.Expand

Piccola Pasticceria is a charming little pastry shop located in Casale Monferrato, Italy. This producer specializes in traditional Italian sweets, using fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Their offerings include a variety of cakes, pastries, croissants, and other delightful treats, often beautifully decorated. The atmosphere at Piccola Pasticceria is warm and inviting, and the staff is known for their friendliness and willingness to recommend specialties. Many visitors return for the authentic flavors and attention to detail in every creation.

If you find yourself nearby, it's definitely worth stopping by to enjoy one of their sweet delights!Expand

Rococo Chocolates is a British premium chocolate maker founded in London in 1983 by Chantal Coady, one of the pioneering figures of the modern British chocolate industry. The company was established with the aim of offering a more creative and artisanal approach to fine chocolate, combining high-quality ingredients with distinctive flavors and elegant design.

Over the decades, Rococo has become one of the United Kingdom’s most recognizable luxury chocolate brands, known for its innovative flavor combinations featuring ingredients such as rose, violet, sea salt, exotic spices, and fruits. The company places a strong emphasis on ethical cocoa sourcing and has long supported sustainable cocoa-growing initiatives, particularly through partnerships with producers in Grenada.

Its range includes chocolate bars, pralines, truffles, fondant creams, drinking chocolates, and luxury gift collections. Rococo is also renowned for its signature blue-and-white packaging inspired by the Rococo artistic style, which has become an iconic element of the brand’s identity.

Through its dedication to craftsmanship, creativity, and quality, Rococo Chocolates has earned numerous industry accolades and a reputation as one of Britain’s leading artisan chocolate makers. Expand

Muisjes is a typical Dutch confectionery product consisting of aniseed, sugar, and food coloring. The name muisjes means little mice in Dutch, referring to the shape of the product. It is traditionally used as a topping for bread or rusks, and in that case the dish is called beschuit met muisjes. Anise is a symbol of fertility, and it is believed that it stimulates lactation, so muisjes are often seen at baby showers.Expand

Peladillas are small Spanish treats consisting of toasted almonds encased in a hard sugar coating. There is also a variety made with pine nuts, which is then called pinones. Peladillas are characterized by a crunchy texture, and a sweet, nutty flavor. Along with turrones and polvorones, peladillas are traditionally served during the Christmas festivities in Spain.Expand

This Portuguese confectionery is prepared with peeled and roasted sweet almonds, and it comes in three different versions: an uncoated variety that is simply dusted with sugar, the standard white-coated variety, and a dark version that employs chocolate or cocoa powder. The most common one is the coated version which is covered in a mixture of white sugar, water, and (optionally) egg whites. The finished product is easily distinguishable by sugar nozzles that form around the kernels during the production. Traditionally associated with Easter and other festivities, this local Moncorvo confectionery has been produced for centuries, and it is still made following the traditional techniques and a centuries-old process of production.Expand

These candies are traditionally produced in Flavigny from a recipe dating back to 1591. Anise seeds are first placed in a pan and coated with a combination of sugar and water, and then the pans are rotated, making the candies smooth. It takes about 15 days to transform a small seed into a candy that weighs one gram. The candies come in ten natural flavors – anise, blackcurrant, lemon, ginger, tangerine, mint, orange blossom, liquorice, violet, and rose. Regardless of the flavor, the finished candy is always called Anis de Flavigny.Expand