PUNTOITALY No37 January - 2024

five finalists to be chosen at Mig 2024. The winner will decide the official flavour of the Olympics. The Gold Cup competition had dark chocolate as its theme. More than 100 gelato artisans competed, offering creations of undisputed quality. First prize went to Alberto Luisotto (Eiscafe Crema Gelato, Gröbenzell, Germany), ahead of Cristiano Antoniazzi (Gelateria Dolce Gelato, Gorizia, Italy) and Antonio Tacco (Huesca, Spain). The best dark chocolate by a young competitor, on the other hand, was made by Sara Gallonetto (Gelateria Gallonetto, Venice, Italy), who won the Under 32 Cup. The flavour of the year that will be featured on the 12th European Artisan Gelato Day next March 24th was also announced at Mig: “Gaufre de Liège,” chosen by Belgium to pay homage to one of its most characteristic and popular desserts. The last Mig also opened its doors to science, hosting a conference organized by CNR on agrifood technologies for Innovation, a dialog between research and companies focused on gelato. 61

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