Rum and Chocolate Panettone — A Grown Up Affair

The festive season in Italy is built upon timeless baking traditions, where slow processes and exceptional ingredients take centre stage. Among the most cherished seasonal treats, Carluccio's panettone stand out as the undisputed king of the Italian Christmas table—a festive icon that brings warmth and celebration to every gathering.

A Heritage of Artisan Italian Baking

The art of traditional panettone requires patience, skill, and reverence for time-honoured methods. Originating in Milan and celebrated across Italy, true panettone relies on a decades-old natural starter yeast—Lievito Madre—to achieve its signature dome and delicate, cloud-like texture.

Through days of slow, double fermentation, the dough develops a complex depth of flavour and a beautifully airy crumb that melts on the tongue, creating the foundation for iconic festive bakes.

Panettone con Rhum e Cioccolato, 1kg

Our Panettone con Rhum e Cioccolato offers a rich, warming evolution of classic festive flavours. Naturally leavened from Lievito Madre, this 1kg artisanal bake combines dark, bittersweet chocolate with plump raisins infused with aromatic Jamaican rum.

• Infused Fruit Bursts: Before being folded into the dough, the raisins are thoroughly soaked in fragrant Jamaican rum. As the panettone is sliced, these succulent fruits release gentle bursts of deep warmth.

• Bittersweet Dark Chocolate: Chunks of rich dark chocolate are folded throughout the dough, providing a velvety, cocoa finish that balances the sweet, rum-soaked fruit.

• Slow-Fermented Texture: Extended fermentation preserves the distinctive lightness of the cake, ensuring every slice remains soft, airy, and beautifully balanced.

A Nostalgic Festive Indulgence

Reimagining classic, nostalgic rum and raisin flavours, this panettone is indulgent without ever feeling heavy. If rum and raisin ice cream is a family favourite, consider this its decidedly more Christmassy cousin.

Serve generously by the slice to family and guests during holiday gatherings. Enjoy alongside a warm espresso in the afternoon, or for a festive nightcap, pair it with a glass of aged dark rum to lean fully into its rich, aromatic profile.

Part of Our 2026 Panettone Range

This indulgent creation proudly takes its place within our 2026 panettone range, bringing authentic Italian craftsmanship straight to your holiday table. Hand-selected by our master bakers, our 2026 collection celebrates the harmony between classic heritage and bold regional twists. Whether you prefer traditional candied citrus or rich, dark chocolate variations, our seasonal line-up offers an exceptional centrepiece for your festive celebrations.