The lovely Paolo has opened a new gelateria at Fornaci di Barga. I missed the opening by a few days. Fortunately Rosi and Adriano were there and took some photos for us.
Paolo's new gelateria
The new gelateria is in the main street of Fornaci di Barga, not too far from Bagni di Lucca. He still has the one a Gallicano so now we have 2 places to go to find the very best gelato.
Paolo raises a glass
the new shop
Daniella and Mauro, Paolo's proud parents
choosing the right flavour can be difficult
Enrico enjoying the party
I will be back soon to have a nocciola, pistachio or perhaps a chocolate or possibly a yoghurt. Paolo makes the best gelato.
Auguri Paolo, I wish you all the best in your new shop
We love Paolo. We wish he was still with us at Ponte a Serraglio, but he is not far away so we can visit often.
Here is another photo of lovely Paolo, there can never be too many. This one was taken when we called in to check on the progress of the new shop.
the lovely Paolo
Click here to see the first post on Paolo. He was the very first person I met in Ponte a Serraglio.
Can’t wait for June to have try them out – a different one each day perhaps? I wonder how it will affect my diabetes – all those wonderful things to try? But one can’t be totally good whilst in Italy on holidays.
By: Dianne Leggo on January 16, 2012
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By: Debra Kolkka on January 16, 2012
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Paolo’s gelato is too delicious to miss out on. He makes it fresh every day with the best possible ingredients.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 16, 2012
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We will check it out soon. We go quite often to Fornaci di Barga! Hugs Deb!!
By: Mia Dolce Toscana on January 16, 2012
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When you go, have one for me, and give Paolo a big hug!
By: Debra Kolkka on January 16, 2012
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How nice to read this post, Deb! Does Paolo still have the gelateria he opened last year, or has he onsold it?
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on January 16, 2012
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Paolo still has the one he opened last year. It is in a shopping centre. This one is in the main street and will give him more flexibility. We now have a choice of places to find his gelato.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 16, 2012
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Deb, was looking forward to reading about the gorgeous Paolo and his gelateria in the near by village and it lives up to all expectations obviously. Please congratulate him for me and tell him I will come and try the gelato when I visit you in Bagni di Lucca in April.
Di
By: dianne Cant on January 16, 2012
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I will go as soon as I bet back to Bagni di Lucca in a few weeks. I will pass on your good wishes.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 16, 2012
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Paolo was the very first person we met we got off the bus to holiday in Bagni di Lucca. He knew we were desperate to buy milk and obliged us, even though he didn’t sell milk. It was a hot day and saved us the walk into La Villa. Friendly guy.
Thanks for the great photos.
Cheers Judy
By: Judy on January 16, 2012
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Paolo was the first person I met as well. We miss seeing him everyday at Ponte a Serraglio, but at least he is nearby.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 16, 2012
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This is a very delicious post
dear Debra… How I wished to be there… All my best wishes for him too… Thank you, with my love, nia
By: niasunset on January 16, 2012
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You would love Paolo and his gelato!
By: Debra Kolkka on January 16, 2012
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Now I’m hungry. I suppose airmail wouldn’t work———–
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on January 16, 2012
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I think you will just have to visit Paolo and try his delicious gelato.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 16, 2012
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Your blog is so much fun and really keeps us feeling connected to our second home. So much fun seeing Ricky and people we know. Can’t wait to visit Paolo’s new location. Fornaci is right in our stomping ground and I know how amazing his gelato is.
Thank you for keeping us connected until we return.
By: Diane on January 16, 2012
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I will be back in a few weeks. I can already taste that gelato.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 16, 2012
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What fantastic colours. I would love to visit.. c
By: ceciliag on January 16, 2012
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You should, you would not be disappointed.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 16, 2012
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Yum – icecream made fresh every day from the best ingredients. That has to be the best.
By: Just Add Attitude on January 16, 2012
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I find it difficult to eat ice cream outside of Italy, it is never quite as good elsewhere.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 16, 2012
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By: Paolo's new gelateria « Bagni di Lucca and Beyond | Around Tuscany - Accomodation in Tuscany on January 16, 2012
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Oh…..I do love gelato. It is sure difficult to find here, and when you do, it is so much more expensive than in Italy. Have fun with that!
By: Jessica on January 16, 2012
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There are a couple of places in Brisbane who make ice-cream in the Italian style, and it isn’t bad, but still not as good as Paolo’s.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 16, 2012
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Well I’m hooked Debra….don’t care if I go home 5kg heavier. Life is too short not to enjoy this kind of delicious gelato. Ciao
By: Paris Rendez-vous on January 16, 2012
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With all the walking you will be doing, you can afford to eat a bit of gelato.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 16, 2012
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I would love to eat true Italian ice-cream once again. There is nothing like it. Why don’t we have a drooling emoticon ?
By: Joanna on January 17, 2012
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Paolo makes some of the best gelato I have eaten in Italy. A drool button sounds like a good idea.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 17, 2012
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It’s on my bucket list to eat gelato in Italy!
I find it very difficult to choose flavours too!
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on January 17, 2012
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You won’t be disappointed.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 17, 2012
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Imagine that a different flavor each day, your images are just wonderful Debra, loved them all! ciao lisa
By: Lisa | Renovating Italy on January 17, 2012
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Pistachio and nocciola are my favourites.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 17, 2012
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No need to choose, I’d try them all.
By: linneabylinneanilsson on January 18, 2012
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What a good idea!
By: Debra Kolkka on January 18, 2012
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wonderful news – so good to see Paolo again – in his new ice cream re-incarnation!! Chilly as it feels right now I am still tempted to go and have a delicious gelato…. thanks for letting me know!!
By: janine wood on January 19, 2012
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[...] chilly right now for ice cream but that has not stopped our friend Paolo from opening his home made gelateria. As a matter of duty and in a quest to report back honestly, I had to go and try out his claims [...]
By: Snow flavoured ice cream | CoronaReginaBagniDiLucca on January 19, 2012
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OK! such good news I felt compelled to blog about this too – linking back to your blog for all that great contextual stuff!! Hope all well with you!!
By: janine wood on January 19, 2012
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It is lovely to have another excuse to visit Paolo. He really does make the best ice-cream.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 19, 2012
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Hi I’m back from holidays and saw this post on Paolo. Please pass on my warm congratulations to Paolo on his new shop. Judging from the scrumptious gelati I’ve tasted from Paolo’s range of flavours in his shop in 2006, I’m sure his business will do a roaring trade. His pitaschio gelati was the best.
I always equate Paolo with Ponte de Serraglio, because he was the first person we contacted when we got off the bus. He welcomed us warmly and directed us to the right people to find your apartment. Ponte de Serraglio will not be the same without Paolo. At least, as you say, Deb, he is not too far away for a taste of his delicious gelati.
By: Sandra H on January 20, 2012
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Nice to have you back. I’ll have a gelato with Paolo on my return.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 20, 2012
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Grazie a tutto voi dell’affetto che dimostrate a me e al mio gelato e per quanto apprezzate questo angolo di Toscana. Un abbraccio grandissimo a Deb & Liz sempre troppo gentili con me. Anche a me manca un po’ il contatto con tutti i “clienti/amici” di Ponte a Serraglio spero di incontrarvi ancora tutti di nuovo e non solo nella nuova gelateria. Mi fa un enorme piacere che tutte le piccole cose fatte per rendere il vostro soggiorno in Bagni di Lucca in passato siano state cosí tanto.
Ciao a tutti !!!!!!!!!!!
By: Paolo on January 25, 2012
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Ciao Paolo! See you soon, I’ll be back in February.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 25, 2012
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