Antica Drogheria Manganelli

Siena


This drogheria (grocery shop) been in business since 1879, and has retained high standards for the duration. Come here to source delectable panforte (spiced Sienese fruit-and-nut cake) and ricciarelli (sugar-dusted chewy almond biscuits) produced by la Fabbrica del Panforte in Sovicille, as well as artisan-made pasta, jams and Tuscan wine.


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