It’s time for some creamy, delicious gelato. I wonder which flavors I should choose – there are so many possibilities. And I also have to consider what are good combinations.
When I was in San Gimignano I was looking for a place to get gelato when I saw this sign:
I had to investigate and see for myself. A gelato shop that wins an award like this must be visited immediately. There was a line that went beyond the entrance door, but this made me even more convinced there must be exceptional gelato if people were willing to wait outside in the rain. It was windy so I was glad I had my poncho. Finally it was my turn to order. I had carefully studied all the choices and decided on Nutella and crème brulee. I wish I’d taken a picture of my gelato cone but I ate it too fast. However here’s a picture of the napkins.
For the rest of the time I was in Italy I went to other gelato shops, but it was hard to forget the perfection of the gelato in San Gimignano. This wasn’t actually a problem because I like gelato wherever I go. Still, I’d like to go back and taste it again so I can set the standard impossibly high for others to try to match.
Meg Travels 
Yummmmyyyyy!!! In the top photo, I’ll take the decadent chocolate flavour in the top right corner :).
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Great choice – the chocolate looks really good! It took me a long time to decide on flavors… :)
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Your choice of flavors sounds like a good combination of flavors. Yummy.
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They really went together well. Once I decided on the flavors the challenge was making it last!
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Ooh, my mouth is watering.
I have now checked out the gelato in Florence, Rome and Sicily (purely for the benefit of the ‘gelato journal’ of course). Rome was best – definitely the cherry (not cherry yogurt, I tried both).
Theoretically I suppose I don’t need to check San Gimignano as you have done it, but it might be worth a second opinion if I’m in the area I think.
You’re welcome, I’d be glad to.
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I’m so impressed with your research on gelato in all these places! If you get to San Gimignano I’d be interested to know what you think of the gelato there. This is important information… :)
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I think you should definitely go back to the first place again. One cannot do a proper scientific study without reassessing your findings.
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I couldn’t agree more! I’ll need more “samples” to decide if it’s really the best gelato – so I must go back at least once more… :)
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I agree – leave no gelato untasted! :D
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I’d say that’s an excellent motto – I like it!
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Yummy and I’m glad that there is Japanese sign. :)
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I thought the sign was really interesting! And to be the gelato world champion is amazing :)
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This sounds wonderful. I have the distinct impression that when you’re not eating gelato, you’re dreaming about eating it. Completely understandable, of course.
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You are absolutely correct :) And while I was in Italy I didn’t find any postcards featuring gelato so I had to take as many pictures as possible to create my own souvenirs!
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I saw the weirdest flavor name last month at a gelato shop in Marostica…and of course now I can’t remember exactly what it was, except it had the name “Williams” in it. So I decided that maybe it was a reference to the tennis sisters? Oh, why didn’t I ask!?
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That’s a real mystery! But it’ll be fine because the next time you’re in Italy you can find out. I’d like to know what it is too – I love to try new flavors :)
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Yes, their gelato is definitely the best I’ve ever tasted. http://adinparadise.wordpress.com/2012/07/26/travel-theme-tradition-under-the-tuscan-sun/
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It’s fantastic that you’ve been there! It looks like you had great weather too – it rained most of the time I was there, although it cleared up in the afternoon. I really liked your post – thanks for sharing it!
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;)
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That first photo…oh my goodness. That gelato looks amazing.
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Everything looked so good it was hard to choose! Naturally I had to try several samples so I could make up my mind but it was still difficult… :)
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Now I want gelato – ha! Happy Tuesday:)
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I know what you mean – gelato would be nice right about now!
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My friend Paolo makes the best gelato I have tasted. He has 2 shops near us in Bagni di Lucca and I have to go often. My favourite flavours are nocciola, pistachio, caramel fig and chestnut.
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Those flavors sound fantastic! I’ve never tasted chestnut gelato before – I’ll have to go to your friend’s gelato shop and try some next time I’m in Italy :)
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So perfect on a hot day.
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You’re right – gelato is so creamy and refreshing it’s perfect during the summer!
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Maybe I should save this for tomorrow. I just ate a BIG piece of carrot and oat cake.
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That sounds really tasty, and cake is a nice treat too! You can have some gelato another time… :)
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The picture of the napkin just doesn’t cut the mustard – I think you should go back and take that photo of your cone! Gelato posts always get a big thumbs up from me :)
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I have to agree with you – taking a picture of napkins is disappointing when it’s supposed to be two scoops of gelato! I think I will go back and see if I can make the gelato last a little longer… :)
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I have those weird cravings for ice cream on cold winter days.. This is my calling to make that trip for a frozen yogurt.
Gotta go, :-)
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I completely understand. I think I need to take a break and find some gelato, although I know I need to go to Italy to get the best flavors!
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takes me back to Napoli and the weekend strolling around town – coffee and gellato
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That really sounds nice! It’s interesting how something like gelato reminds you of a trip to Italy. It’s the best kind of souvenir… :)
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I love coconut gelato. I had it for the first time in Rome and have been a fan ever since. But can you ever go wrong with gelato? Every flavor is fabulous.
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Coconut gelato sounds creamy and refreshing! And I agree – you can’t go wrong with any flavor because they’re all delicious :)
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You had gelato, and we got pictures of napkins? That’s so not fair! :) The display case was mesmerizing!
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I see your point! I may have to buy two gelato cones next time – one to eat right away and one to photograph (small ones of course)… I’ll look forward to that!
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What a great choice, Nutella and creme brulee! I would have had a terrible tiem deciding.
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It was difficult, but I tried some samples and those two flavors were outstanding! I don’t think you could make a bad choice… :)
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So far, I’ve eaten gelato in every city and town we travelled to in Italy. It’s a worthy goal to do so, don’t you think??!! We all must suffer for the cause…!
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I admire your dedication to such an excellent goal! You’ll have to keep track of all the flavors you try too – it’s all in the name of research :)
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Boy, that sure does look tasty! I’ve never had it, but it looks like I’d have to climb even more hills if I did.
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It’s very tasty! I hope you get to try gelato sometime soon – you’ll really like it… :)
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Mmmm ….. how about one of each? 😊
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Good idea – that way you don’t have to make a decision about which ones to pick! This is a great suggestion :)
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OH! YUM :) !!!!
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They all looked so good I don’t know how I was able to choose just two flavors… :)
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Ha ha! There were so many times when I was enjoying my gelato or meal too much to remember to take a photo. Creme Brulee flavoured gelato sounds divine!
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The creme brulee was really delicious! And since I usually get a gelato cone, it’s difficult getting a picture – I’ll have to figure out how to do it :)
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I’ve had gelato at that shop in San Gimignano too. The line was out the door and wrapped around the piazza – definitely a sign of how good it was!
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Wasn’t it a great place? I didn’t mind standing in line for gelato – it was worth the wait!
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Yes! It was a great place, and some of the most inventive flavors that I think I’ve ever seen. :)
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I wouldn’t mind a gelato from there right about now… :)
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Me too…especially after the pizza I made for dinner tonight!
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When traveling in Tuscany earlier this year, we ate gelato at leat once, sometimes twice, daily. The display cases were works of art.
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Eating gelato every day in Italy is an excellent idea! And I agree that the presentation of the gelato in the cases was exquisite… :)
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You are so funny! But I agree. It’s a must to go back and make SURE about that gelato place!
I missed the famous one. But I’ll bet it’s the only shop I missed..haha! I had fun combining flavors too. I could go back to Italy in a minute. There’s such a pull….such a feeling there. Hard to describe. (or is it the Cacao e Nocciole gelato?) ;) Love your posts!
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It sounds like you like gelato as much as I do! (I don’t think I missed too many places either…) And I think that enjoying a gelato cone is one of my favorite memories of being in Italy!
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LOVE Gelato! Sadly, I can’t find it too often…
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I haven’t found any gelato nearby that compares to what you get in Italy! And that’s as good a reason as any to return to Italy – for the gelato :)
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:-) Sounds good to me!
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fell in love with italian gelato when i first tasted it during my travel to italy… yes the best in the world!
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I also think that gelato in Italy is the best anywhere. And the gelato from San Gimignano was simply excellent!
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With my love for gelato, what brought me to this story in your blog before I have dinner tonight? And, I am off to Italy in a few months!
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You’ll be able to have as much gelato as you want when you’re in Italy! Gelato is one of my favorite things about Italy – it’s fun discovering new flavors too… :)
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