Venchi Italian chocolates for Christmas, chosen by Biordi Art Imports, San Francisco's Italian gift shop since 1946. Venchi has made chocolate in Turin, Italy since 1878, and its holiday collection pairs real Italian chocolate with keepsake Christmas packaging that becomes part of your holiday decor.

The Venchi Prestige Advent Calendar (Vintage Dream) holds 31 Venchi chocolates in small drawers to open through December, and can be refilled year after year. The Venchi Christmas Tree Tin is filled with Cream and Crunchy chocolates and Dark Pistachio Cremino: an easy gift for a host, a teacher, or a stocking.

Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout, or pair Venchi chocolate with a hand-painted Italian Christmas ornament or serving piece for a complete Italian holiday gift.

Questions buyers ask

Is Venchi chocolate really made in Italy?
Yes. Venchi was founded in Turin in 1878 by Silviano Venchi and still makes its chocolate in Piedmont, Italy. It's known for Chocoviar, Cremino, Gianduiotto, and Nougatine.

What's a good Italian chocolate Christmas gift?
For a gift that lasts all of December, the Venchi Prestige Advent Calendar. For a smaller gift under $50, the Venchi Christmas Tree Tin. Both come in packaging made to keep.

Are Venchi chocolates gluten free?
Yes, these Venchi chocolates are gluten free. They contain milk and soy and may contain nuts, so check each product's label if anyone has an allergy.

Where can I buy Venchi chocolate in San Francisco?
At Biordi Art Imports, 412 Columbus Avenue in North Beach, or online here. Biordi is a designated San Francisco Legacy Business, and we ship nationwide. Call (415) 392-8096 for multiple or corporate gift orders.