Italian festive flair with Venchi’s latest Christmas chocolates

Artisan Italian confectioner Venchi has pulled-out the stops for its latest festive chocolate collection, celebrating Christmas with illustrations from renowned artist Alice Bureau, writes Neill Barston.

As the company explained, the limited edition series has been designed to tell a story through Bureau’s delicate visuals — capturing moments of togetherness, wonder, and holiday nostalgia.

Significantly, the French-based illustrator is well regarded for her nostalgic, emotionally resonant artwork. Her style blends softness and surrealism, gaining commissions for brands across Europe.  

The latest Venchi confectionery series features scenes including quiet snowfalls, joyful gatherings, and what it describes as ‘the simple magic of sharing chocolate,’ which have elevated Venchi’s luxury creations to the next level.

Notably, the series includes the company’s signature Gianduiotto, as well as Chocoviar and Cremino, celebrating Italian chocolate-making tradition, with the series having gained its release in its stores across the UK this month.

The series includes its deluxe advent calendar offering an elegant countdown to Christmas with a daily selection of assorted chocolates, RRP £58 ($76.43), 356g.

In addition, the series includes the Brutto & Buono Pine Tree boxes, which offer a  playful twist on tradition, these tree-shaped boxes come in two varieties, in 200g format, at £20 ($26.35).

There is also an Alice Bureau Hamper, filled with  Venchi favourites — from iconic Gianduiotti to velvety Cremini and Chocoviar. Beautifully boxed and perfect for gifting. RRP from £23 ($30.31) to £72 ($94.87), 126g.

Moreover, as the company explained, it remains especially proud of its heritage, which dates back to the 19th century.

The company explained: “With over 145 years of history, we now offer more than 350 chocolate recipes and 90 gelato flavors, always expressing our Italian soul. For us, it’s the ingredients that make the difference. With taste, our chocolate and gelato are the result of a constant commitment to quality: an irreversible journey made of dedication and ingenuity, designed to deliver intense sensory experiences. Selecting only the finest fruits of nature, we craft clean, authentic recipes, interpreted with great creativity, always pushing the boundaries of taste and well-being a little further.”