Pistachio is the flavour of the year, but 2026 also brings floral, herbal and unexpected combinations. Here's what to try this season at Amore Gelati.
Pistachio is the flavour of 2026
If one flavour defines the season, it's pistachio. The 'pistachio boom' has been running for several years and in 2026 it reaches a new peak. It's no accident that the flavour of the year for European Gelato Day — named 'Melody' — is a creamy base with a pistachio swirl, chopped pistachios and a delicate orange sauce.
Good pistachio gelato is a muted green-brown colour and rich in taste — a world away from the bright-green industrial versions. It's a classic that never goes out of style.
The classics that always win
Trends come and go, but some flavours stay on top year after year: chocolate, stracciatella and gianduja (hazelnut with chocolate). They're the benchmark by which a good gelateria is judged — if the basics are perfect, everything else usually is too.
So when you try a new place, start with the classics. A clean, deep chocolate tells you everything about the craft behind the case.
The new wave: florals, herbs and bold pairings
The motto of 2026 is: anything that sparks curiosity is allowed. Makers around the world are experimenting with floral notes like lavender and honey, with spicy pairings like mango and chilli, even with herbs like basil and rosemary.
These flavours aren't for every day, but they're an experience. They show that gelato can be more than a dessert — a small adventure for the senses.
Seasonality: the fruit makes the sorbet
One of the strongest trends isn't new at all — it's a return to the simple and the honest. Few ingredients, high quality, and fruit that's in season. In summer that means strawberries, peaches and forest berries at the peak of ripeness.
At Amore Gelati we follow the season for exactly this reason — a sorbet is only as good as the fruit in it. When you taste a seasonal sorbet made from real fruit, the difference is obvious.
What to try with us this season
Start with pistachio if you haven't tried ours yet — it's the seasonal favourite for a reason. Pair it with a classic chocolate or gianduja for contrast, and finish with a fresh seasonal sorbet.
Our flavours change with the season and with whatever is freshest right now. The latest combinations always live in the case itself — come in and ask our team what to try today.
- What is the flavour of the year for 2026?
- For European Gelato Day, the 2026 flavour is 'Melody' — a creamy base with a pistachio swirl, chopped pistachios and a delicate orange sauce. Pistachio remains the undisputed favourite of the season.
- Why isn't real pistachio bright green?
- Natural pistachio paste is a muted green-brown. A bright-green colour usually comes from colourings, so the more modest shade is often a sign of a more authentic flavour.
- Do the flavours change through the year?
- Yes. We work seasonally and in small batches, so the case changes with whichever fruit and ingredients are at their best. You'll always find the latest flavours in person.