Meet Matteo Napoli
In 1958, Matteo Napoli — master ice cream maker and tireless innovator — opened Antica Gelateria Matteo with a simple conviction:
True joy comes from real ingredients.
He soon became known for his talent and imagination, creating over 120 ice cream flavors: from the great classics to the most curious inventions (yes, even cod and onion 😄).
Matteo's Sweetest Idea
In 1962, while crafting gelato in his laboratory, Matteo looked to fruit as his muse — vibrant, playful, and already perfectly shaped.
Why serve it in anything else, when the fruit was already dressed for the occasion?
He hollowed it out, turned the pulp into 100% natural gelato with just a few simple ingredients,
then nestled it right back into its shell — from fruit to spoon, nothing wasted.
And just like that, Fruttini® was born — turning everyday fruit into something unexpectedly delightful, and serving joy ever since.
Still playful. Still clever. Still made the same way today.
It doesn't end here...
Fruttini Gelato® is just one of the frozen wonders of Antica Gelateria Matteo — the original laboratory where surprising flavors like olive oil and parmesan ice cream are created, along with the great Italian classics and velvety sorbets that the chefs pass around under the table.
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