Panficato

panficato

The panficato is a typical sweet Isola del Giglio, originally born in the country of Giglio Castle, using the fruits of such as figs and grapes dried in the sun on granite plates. Its similarity to panforte Sienna is almost certain and it is assumed that derive precisely from this sweet. In 1544, after a fierce scorreria Saracen of the Medici family repopulated the island with a forced transfer of populations of origin Siena, continuing its tradition of using but that he could give the Isle The original recipe used in place of wine, too valuable, vinella obtained by wet stalks left to ferment, while the honey and chocolate were ingredients that were added only by families with more economic opportunities.

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