Italian luxury chocolate and gelato brand Venchi has unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 Christmas collection, “Vintage Dream,” across Hong Kong boutiques. This whimsical lineup invites festive shoppers into a storybook “Chocolate Valley,” featuring artisanal advent calendars, limited-edition chocolates, and handcrafted gift boxes. The season is elevated by a rare collaboration with a three-Michelin-starred chef on a signature Chocoviar panettone, blending Italian craftsmanship with holiday magic.
A Fairytale Landscape of Cocoa and Wonder
The “Vintage Dream” collection draws inspiration from a fantastical world where rivers flow with chocolate, hills sparkle with cocoa powder, and trees are sculpted from confectionery. The theme marries Venchi’s heritage of Italian artistry with playful imagination, turning every unboxing into a seasonal ritual. The packaging itself resembles ornamental décor, designed to live on long after the chocolates are gone.
Countdown Calendars for Every Style
Venchi offers three tiers of advent calendars to suit different gifting needs this Christmas:
- Wooden House Calendar ($1,260): A keepsake wooden structure with 24 chambers of chocolate, easily repurposed as festive home décor.
- Grand Advent Calendar ($690): A sculptural box with 24 individual drawers, each unveiling a signature Venchi confection.
- Classic Advent Calendar ($270): A colorful take on the traditional Christmas house, perfect for a joyful daily countdown.
Each option transforms the waiting days of December into a moment of daily indulgence.
New Holiday Chocolates and a Michelin-Starred Panettone
The collection introduces several seasonal chocolate novelties. Standouts include Crunchy Dark Chocolate Balls ($153/100g), which combine a dark shell with silky cocoa almond cream and crunchy nibs, and Milk Chocolate Crunchy Biscuit Balls ($153/100g), featuring a smooth filling wrapped around a gluten-free biscuit.
The highlight of this year’s range is the Chocoviar Panettone ($785), created in partnership with Chef Gian Piero Vivalda of the three-Michelin-starred restaurant Antica Corona Reale. Naturally leavened and free from preservatives, the bread is enrobed in Venchi’s signature 75% dark chocolate Chocoviar pearls, while the interior is studded with intense dark chocolate chunks. The panettone will be available from November 9th and is expected to sell quickly given its prestigious collaboration.
Gift Boxes and Baskets for Every Gathering
The “Vintage Dream” theme extends to an imaginative range of gift boxes and baskets. Fanciful shapes include a Christmas Tree box ($460), a Train box ($250), a Gingerbread Man box ($170), a Book-shaped box ($552), and a Star box ($140). For those aiming to impress, Venchi has curated three luxury gift baskets—Taste of Christmas ($1,298), Festive Brilliance ($1,988), and Premium Selection ($2,688)—which combine limited-edition chocolates with classic slabs, fine champagne, and premium spreads.
Broader Impact and Next Steps
With over 20 locations across Hong Kong—from IFC Mall and Pacific Place to APM, Harbour City, and New Territories malls—the collection is widely accessible. Shoppers are encouraged to visit early to secure the limited-edition panettone and most popular advent calendars, which are likely to become the season’s most coveted hosts’ gifts. Venchi’s “Vintage Dream” proves that a fairytale landscape can be deliciously real when built from quality ingredients and Italian passion.