Fiorenzo Ascolese of San Valentino Torio, in the province of Salerno, has won the world title for traditional panettone. He competed for La Boutique dei Lievitati in San Valentino Torio and was listed among the finalists in the traditional-panettone category.
The final was held at the Melià Hotel in Milan.
Sources refer to the winning category as both panettone classico and panettone tradizionale. Based on the available reporting, the two names describe the same competition category.
The podium in the traditional category
Ascolese finished first in the traditional category. Roberto Moreschi finished second and Matteo Papanice finished third.
The research does not provide judging criteria, score margins, or the full ingredient profile of the winning panettone.
A fifth edition with 20 countries
The fifth edition involved competitors from 20 countries. That breadth of participation gives useful context for readers following the result: the traditional title was decided in an international field, not a domestic-only contest.
For readers tracking both awards from the Milan final, the second title went abroad. Miguel Angel Castro Garcia of Spain won the chocolate-panettone category.
What is confirmed
- Winner, traditional/classic panettone: Fiorenzo Ascolese, La Boutique dei Lievitati, San Valentino Torio
- Second place, traditional category: Roberto Moreschi
- Third place, traditional category: Matteo Papanice
- Winner, chocolate panettone: Miguel Angel Castro Garcia of Spain
- Final venue: Melià Hotel, Milan
- Edition: fifth, with competitors from 20 countries
One spelling note for readers checking entry lists: the official competition page spells the finalist's first name "Fiorenze," while journalism sources consistently use "Fiorenzo."
