Panettone is the signature product of Pasticceria Cucchi and one of the pastry shop’s strongest links to Milanese tradition. Produced with natural mother yeast and a long leavening process, it follows the classic Milanese style, with a soft, airy dough enriched with candied orange, citron, and raisins.

Cucchi has been making panettone since the post-war period, after the reconstruction of its historic Milan café, and over time it became one of the products most closely associated with the house. Unlike many seasonal versions, Cucchi’s panettone is available throughout the year, reflecting its importance within the pastry shop’s identity rather than only as a Christmas specialty.

Its quality relies on slow fermentation, careful dough handling, and the use of selected ingredients that preserve the balance between sweetness, fragrance, and texture. The result is a traditional sweet bread with a delicate aroma, light structure, and recognizable Milanese character.

As one of the historic pastry shops of the city, Pasticceria Cucchi treats panettone not simply as a festive cake, but as part of Milan’s culinary heritage.