Gianduiotto

The Gianduiotto (Piedmontese, Giandojòt) is a Piedmontese chocolate whose shape is similar to an upturned boat. Gianduiotti are individually wrapped in a tinfoil cover, usually gold or silver-colored. It is the speciality of Turin, and takes its name from gianduja, the preparation of chocolate that is used for gianduiotti and other sweets (including Nutella); in turn, this preparation is named after Gianduja, a mask in commedia dell'arte that represents the archetypal Piedmontese.