The Artisan
Federico Gastaldi of La Tonda created his Strepitosa chocolate hazelnut spread out of necessity - his own lactose intolerance. After learning that there is no such thing as a great-tasting chocolate spread free of lactose and soy, he created one himself. Federico worked through the recipe for two years, and Strepitosa was born - and he is now recognized as one of the most innovative creators in Northern Italy's culinary scene.
About Zia Martina
Growing up in Veneto, Northern Italy, enjoying something sweet - like chocolate spread on bread or sweet leavened cakes with espresso - was never a guilty pleasure. It was a little oasis in the mid-afternoon, and how everyone savored ‘Dolce Vita’. So we decided to bring the same joy to the U.S. where we live now, created by devoted artists and beautiful people inside and out.
Zia Martina stands for artisanal craft and ingredients of the highest quality - and a treat that you won’t find anywhere else but in small towns in Italy!