Caffè del Doge, founded in Venice, Italy, in 1952, is renowned for its high-quality coffee blends and dedication to traditional Italian coffee culture. Sourcing premium beans from around the world, it emphasizes artisanal roasting methods to preserve rich, authentic flavors.
COMPANY INFO
The CAFFE’ DEL DOGE S.r.l. Roasting Company was born from an idea by Bernardo della Mea (one of the first authorized SCA trainers) who in 1995 took over the historic Roasting Company of Cav. Ermenegildo Rizzardini, one of the most famous artisanal activities in Venice, founded in 1952. Caffè del Doge strongly desires to combine the philosophy and methods of the traditional artisanal coffee roasting with the needs of the global market.
The company begins its production in Rialto, in the heart of Venice’s historic center, then moves to the province of Padua for logistical and production needs. The new roasting plant in Battaglia Terme benefits from modern technical and instrumental resources and highly specialized staff capable of ensuring a high level of quality and a production of up to approximately 5000 kg per day, while maintaining the concept of artisanship and tailor-made work.
PRODUCTS
Doge Rosso
Simple in its composition, Doge Rosso offers grand aromas and low acidity. A blend composed of 100% Arabica beans from Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala and India, each origin is roasted separately and then “cold-blended” as dictated by the Venetian tradition. Each of the four origins is associated with the name of the plantation or the individual grower. The direct and exclusive importation allows for complete authenticity as the beans can be traced back to their origins. The aromas and flavours of each single origin are noted in each cup.
Doge Nero
The Doge Nero blend was created by selecting a base of Arabica coffees from the Alta Mogiana region in Brazil and from central american and caribbean plantations and uniting them with a washed Indian Robusta coffee, Kaapi Royale. All of the single origins are roasted together to achieve a uniform aroma. Once brewed this blend expresses a grand personality with an intense and persistent aroma and a refined chocolate aftertaste without any bitter undertones.
Doge Blu
The Doge Blu is a blend composed of 80% Arabica beans from Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, Ethiopia and India, which has undergone decaffeination by the Demus Company in Trieste (Italy). The decaffeination process utilizes dichloromethane, a solvent particularly effective in the extraction of caffeine. Furthermore, the easy removal of the dichloromethane from the coffee assures that the roasted coffee does not contain any chemical residual as a result of the decaffeination process.
Rialto Grand Gourmet
The Rialto Grand Gourmet Espresso is a blend composed of Arabica beans from Brazil, India, Colombia and selected Robusta beans from India.
Coffee origins are roasted following Venetian tradition and the finished product is a delightful medium roast. This is a perfect blend created both for “freddo” and ” latte” drink preparations. Long-lasting aromatic taste without any bitter tones.
Rialto Classico
The tradition and history of Venetian coffee in each cup. The beans are roasted an then blended according to traditional venetian methods.
A characteristically aromatic coffee blend with a notable hint of cocoa. In the cup there is a great personality, intense and persistent, with an aftertaste of dark chocolate without bitter undertones.
A blend composed of Arabica beans from Brazil and Colombia and selected Robusta beans from India.