The people of Singapore proved to be die hard gelato lovers last weekend, when the Gelato World Tour, the first international traveling competition in search of the best flavors of artisanal ice cream came to town. The Gelato World Village was fully packed until closing time, according to organizers, Caprigiani Gelato University and Sigep.
The defining moment of the Gelato World Tour 2.0 was when the gelato artisans were rewarded for their dedication and hard work. The top three flavours announced were:
1. Good ‘Ol Days by Sharon Tay of Momolato, Singapore
2. Roasted Walnut and Honey Crunch by David Lamprell, Michael & Brian O’Donnell of 48 Flavours, Adelaide, SA, Australia
3. Vanilla of the East by Keewin & Seow Han Ong of Cielo Dolci, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
“Our 16 gelato artisans have delighted Singaporeans, young and old, with their wonderful creations. They were all unique, sumptuous and surprised even the most discerning palates. We are delighted with the choice of the visitors and the technical jury. We wish the top three flavors who will represent the Asia Pacific region at the Grand Finale of the Gelato World Tour 2.0 in Rimini, Italy in 2017, all the best,” said Achille Sassoli, Director of the Gelato World Tour.
He added, “Singapore’s excellence and creativity in diverse food experiences, healthy lifestyle, artistic culture and desire for high-quality locally-sourced food ingredients delivered on its promise as the perfect city for our first competition in Asia. We are extremely grateful for the warm welcome we received and to the many visitors who embraced the delight of gelato and stayed to enjoy the fun-filled three days!”
The tour will travel to Tokyo, Japan next followed by Shanghai.