The story
Tucked away in Impruneta, just outside Florence, Forno Zini is a traditional bakery that has earned a solid 4.5-star rating from its visitors. It’s the kind of local spot that draws pilgrims seeking old-school Tuscan baked goods, particularly the Pan di Ramerino—a classic sweet bun studded with raisins and redolent of rosemary. Creators from Sentieri Golosi describe this version as “more traditional, less sweet,” and “closer to the ancient version,” though they note it lacks a bit of brightness.
The bakery’s commitment to an older, less sweetened style gives the Pan di Ramerino a quiet, humble appeal—a taste of how things used to be made. For those exploring Florence’s outskirts, Forno Zini offers a genuine slice of local baking tradition, even if the final bite doesn’t quite sing. It remains a worthwhile detour for anyone eager to sample a more authentic, less commercialized take on a regional specialty.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
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“A little less sweet than others. There's no rosemary — but it's fine, there's rosemary, there it is, I saw it, there's rosemary, it's fine. And above I miss a little brightness, a little sugar. Yes, this is probably closer to what Pan di Ramerino was in ancient times — that is simply a bread with a little rosemary, it is not sweet, which is fine, but it lacks a little something, that little bit more isn't bad. It's a Pan di Ramerino a little more than in ancient times.”
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A bakery outside Florence in Impruneta that makes a more traditional, less sweet Pan di Ramerino — closer to the ancient version but lacking a bit of brightness.
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Pan di Ramerino
A little less sweet than others. There's no rosemary — but it's fine, there's rosemary, there it is, I saw it, there's rosemary, it's fine. And above I miss a little brightness, a little sugar. Yes, this is probably closer to what Pan di Ramerino was in ancient times — that is simply a bread with a little rosemary, it is not sweet, which is fine, but it lacks a little something, that little bit more isn't bad. It's a Pan di Ramerino a little more than in ancient times.
