Nocciolata - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Rigoni di Asiago's Nocciolata, an Italian organic hazelnut and cocoa spread sold in Belgium, achieves a perfect score of 100. Company headquarters and manufacturing each contribute 35 points, distribution 15, ingredients 9, certifications 5, and proximity 5. The product holds EU organic certification and is produced in Italy — a country with a strong tradition in hazelnut-based confectionery, particularly in the Asiago region where the brand originates. Both EU and non-EU agricultural origins are declared, which accounts for the ingredients score of 9 rather than the maximum.

At a percentile of 79 within the cocoa and hazelnut spread category — 153 products — Nocciolata matches the performance of Greenweez's spread reviewed elsewhere in this batch, outscoring nearly four fifths of the segment. The EU organic certification and the brand's Italian manufacturing heritage are the primary scoring drivers, alongside the strong company headquarters and distribution contributions.

Rigoni di Asiago is a family-run Italian producer with a recognised commitment to organic and natural ingredients, and Nocciolata is its flagship spread. The absence of palm oil is implied by the brand's philosophy but is not explicitly labelled in the available data. For consumers in Belgium seeking a certified organic, Italian-made hazelnut spread with a strong European provenance story, this product offers a credible and high-performing option in a competitive category.