Cotogno, cotognata and Andrini Marmellate: an intertwining of stories

The quinces: a thousand-year old tale

Quince was cultivated well before the common apple; it originated in &' Asia Minor and the Caucasus, its origins date back to 2000 BC.

The plant would have been imported into Andalusia by the Arabs in the 8th century AD.

The Sephardic community, a great lover of quinces, consumed them mainly cooked in different ways, including a version very similar to what we know today as quinces.

Quince was so loved in Spain that during the period of Aragonese domination, at the end of the thirteenth century, it also arrived in southern Italy.

The Quince by Andrini Marmellate

The spread of the cottonata in the north l&' has also led to its arrival in Lombardy, where it became a &' an icon of generosity and hospitality.

Andrini Marmellate, heir to this ancient tradition, has been able to preserve and innovate.

The original recipe, consisting only of quinces, sugar and biblical patience, has undergone a metamorphosis in the expert hands of Andrini.

By adding citrus peels, their quinces have evolved, keeping intact the essence of its history.

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A classy touch is revealed in the wooden packaging, a tribute to tradition and a step towards l&' eco-sustainability.

Andrini Marmellate, a reality that embodies the Lombard food and wine tradition

Founded in 1937 by Battista Andrini in Gottolengo, between Brescia and Cremona, l&' the company is today the refuge of Maria Luisa and her family.

With more than eighty years of history, Andrini Marmellate is the guardian of the artisanal and traditional flavors of Lombardy.

Each jar contains not only the quinces, but also the passion and the' commitment of a family that has made culinary tradition its legacy.

Artisanal production

L&' Andrini Marmellate's art is based on the processing of fresh seasonal fruit, coming from local crops.

Every phase, from selection to cooking, is an act of dedication curated by a team of passionate professionals.

The headquarters, located in an ancient medieval village between the provinces of Cremona, Mantua and Brescia, is a tangible testimony of a past rich in history and tradition.

Angela Cordioli