About Baci
Baci Perugina is one of Italy's most beloved chocolate brands, created in 1922 in the beautiful city of Perugia, Umbria. The name "Baci" means "kisses" in Italian, and these iconic hazelnut chocolates have been spreading sweetness and romance for over a century, celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2022. The story of Baci begins with Luisa Spagnoli, an innovative Italian chocolate maker who created a unique recipe combining a whole hazelnut covered in hazelnut cream and chocolate. The resulting chocolate's shape reminded her of a fist, which she initially called "cazzotto" (punch). Giovanni Buitoni, owner of the Buitoni pasta company and Luisa's companion, suggested the more romantic name "Baci" - and a legend was born. What makes Baci truly special is the tradition of the love notes. Shortly after Baci's creation, Perugina's art director Federico Seneca added small romantic messages wrapped inside each chocolate, inspired by the famous Hayez painting "Il Bacio" (The Kiss). This tradition continues today, with love notes translated into multiple languages, making each Baci a tiny gift of poetry. The Perugia factory still produces over 80 million individual chocolates annually, with machines creating nearly 2,000 Baci every minute. UK chocolate lovers can find Baci Bijou Dark Chocolate Truffles and Milk Chocolate Truffles at Tesco. Use Grocefully to compare Baci prices and find the best deals on these authentic Italian pralines that make perfect romantic gifts.

