Persicata

In Brescia, even a dessert can tell a powerful story. It’s called persicata, and it smells like Collebeato peaches and a mother’s love. Legend has it that, during the war, a woman wanted to send her son the peaches from their hometown. But fresh fruit wouldn’t survive the journey. So she turned them into jam, then into jelly. That’s how this small miracle was born: soft, sweet bars made to last and to love. Today, persicata is a rare treat, made only with peaches, brown sugar, and a dusting of powdered sugar. No tricks, just nature and tradition. You eat it like a candy, but it’s much more: a bite of Brescia, of its story, of its gentle strength.