Giovanni Battista (GB) Mantelli, Venchi Global brand ambassador and head of Product Development. 
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Extraordinary moments

From brunch pairings to late-night indulgences, Venchi masterfully transforms chocolate into an experience that suits every occasion and every moment extraordinary.

Luis Espiritu

This summer, Venchi presents A Feast of Flavors featuring authentic Italian chocolate paired with Filipino ingredients. The award-winning fine Italian chocogelaterie presented six chocolate pairings, each featuring a signature Venchi creation, complementary Fillipino ingredients, and a shot of Don Papa concoction. In collaboration with M Dining + Bar, this affair transformed Venchi chocolates into a shared love of food and drink experience between Filipinos and Italians.

 The man of the hour at this unforgettable gathering was Giovanni Battista (GB) Mantelli — Venchi’s co-founder and brand ambassador — whose passion and creativity drive the brand forward. These fueled him to embark on a tour of Asia, hosting exclusive chocolate pairing events. In the Philippines, it brought together notable chocoholics, distinguished personalities, business leaders and friends from the media for an unforgettable celebration of flavor and craftsmanship. Guests indulged in a symphony of flavors as Venchi presented six decadent chocolate pairings namely Buongiorno! (Brunch), Tavola Con Amici (Lunch), Dolce Merenda (Afternoon Snack), L’Ora dell’Aperitivo (Pre-Dinner Bites), Cena Raffinata (Dinner) and La Notte è Giovane (Late-Night Cocktail). These were thoughtfully crafted to highlight the harmony between Venchi and a selection of local ingredients. Adding to the experience, Don Papa Rum cocktails are thoughtfully matched to complement each creation, offering a sophisticated, multi-sensory journey.

Anne Gauthier and Xandra Rocha Araneta.
Cat Arambulo
Ingga Cabangon Chua, Thomas Woudwyk and MJ Tantoco, GoodEats by SSI AVP Business Development and Operations.
Issa Litton
Jo Claravall
Jo-Ann Ramos, Don Papa President and Angeline Manahan, Don Papa Marketing Manager.
Marie Lozano

From brunch pairings to late-night indulgences, Venchi masterfully transforms chocolate into an experience that suits every occasion and every moment extraordinary.

Venchi Italian Chocolate is on a mission to bring the flavor of the Italian Allegria (joy and happiness) to the world with 145 years of expertise in chocolate making that dates back to 1878. The brand’s treasured values include “Verissimo” (Heritage) — from Piedmont where the art of chocolate is part of the company’s DNA. “Allegrissimo” (Allegria) — living the Italian Way. And “Buonissimo” (Balance) — featuring 100 percent wholesome raw materials, less sugar, and no artificial ingredients. The brand is known for its imaginatively named chocolates: Chocoviar, Gianduiotti, Cremini, bars, chocolate and hazelnut spread, and its famous authentic Italian gelato. Now isn’t that more than extraordinary?

Venchi Chocogelateria boutiques are located in Central Square BGC and The Podium. Good Eats by SSI, a member of the SSI Group Inc. is the exclusive franchise holder of Venchi in the Philippines.

Stay connected with the latest updates and mouth-watering chocolate inspiration by following @venchi_ph on Instagram, @VenchiPH on Facebook or visit venchiph.com.

Keren Pascual, Anne Marie Saguil, Marivic Vasquez, Mia Borromeo, Margarita Delgado, Kit Zobel, Laurie Westfall and Techie Hagedorn.
Pia Guanio and Steve Mago.
Pilar Martinez Miranda, Barbara Aboitiz, Mia Borromeo, Mel Francisco and Tania Fricke-Lichauco.
Shine Dee
Tin Valeriano and Chris Nick Delos Reyes.
Venchi Global brand ambassador and head of Product Development, Dr. Anna Lisa Ghini and His Excellency Davide Giglio, Ambassador of Italy to the Philippines.
Ycoy Sitchon and Jeffrey Sitchon.