Why Il Passaggio
Hello!
Piacere di conoscerti! ( Delighted )
We are Xavier Burcez and Mathieu Sforza, two enthusiasts of Italian gastronomy.
Colleagues then friends and finally associates!
We have known each other for 17 years ( mamma mia! ) and managed an IT company between 2011 and 2023.
But our love for the authentic flavors of Italy, pushed us to create IL PASSAGGIO in early 2024, a delicatessen dedicated to making you (re)discover the culinary treasures of this magnificent country.
Xavier has been a fan of the transalpine vineyard and the wine/food pairings that can be made for several years now.
He particularly likes wine that has been well worked by the winemaker, which gives its full character to each tasting.
Mathieu, his passion for Italy comes from his Italian origins. His paternal grandparents arrived from Puglia (to learn more about this region: HERE ), after the Second World War.
He grew up in this quasi-religious culture of Sunday pasta, homemade tomato sauce, and " tutti quanti "!
More than just a delicatessen:
With IL PASSAGGIO, our ambition goes beyond offering you products. We want to offer you a unique taste experience by allowing you to savor carefully selected products.
Italian gastronomy is accessible to everyone, even to those who are not used to cooking. That is why we are here to guide you in your choice and offer you recipe ideas.
Authentic Italian products:
All the products you will find in our catalogue are Italian productions that we have personally tested. This is one of the most enjoyable parts of our job!
Perched IL PASSAGGIO? (Why IL PASSAGGIO?)
"IL PASSAGGIO" means "THE PASSAGE". Our ambition is that each tasting of our products transports you to one of the regions of the "boot". This is our commitment!
Don't wait any longer! Create your basket and contact us if you need advice. We will be delighted to accompany you in your discovery of authentic Italian gastronomy.
See you soon !