Gianduja is one of the masks of the Italian Commedia dell'Arte, typically representing the town of Turin (and Piedmont in general). Masks in a Guatemalan Market Teen reading a book, while wearing a dinosaur mask A mask is a piece of material or kit worn on the face. ... Karel Dujardins set his closely-observed scene of a travelling troupes makeshift stage against idealized ruins in the Roman Campagna: dated 1657 (Louvre Museum) Commedia dellarte, (Italian, meaning comedy of professional artists) was a form of improvisational theater which began in the 16th century and was popular until... Location Region Piedmont Province Turin Area   – Total   – Water 130 km² (50 mi²) ##.# km² (#.# mi²) #.##% Population   – Total (2002)   – Density 857,433 6,596/km² Time zone CET: UTC+1 Latitude Longitude   45°04′ N 7°40′ E1. ... Piedmont is a region of northwestern Italy. ...

The mask depicts an honest peasant of Piedmontese countryland, with a certain inclination for wine, gastronomy and beautiful girls, while strictly faithful to his lover Giacometta, who is usually represented by a cute girl. A glass of red wine Wine display at the Mt Markey Winery This article is about the beverage. ... Gastronomy is the study of relationship between culture and food. ...

His origins are in Callianetto, a county between Turin and Asti, and his name in Piedmontese dialect sounds "Gian d'la dojia" (it is pronounced "Gian d'la duia") which means something like "John who appreciates good wine". As many Piedmontese people do. Location Region Piedmont Province Turin Area   – Total   – Water 130 km² (50 mi²) ##.# km² (#.# mi²) #.##% Population   – Total (2002)   – Density 857,433 6,596/km² Time zone CET: UTC+1 Latitude Longitude   45°04′ N 7°40′ E1. ... This article needs cleanup. ...

He is dressed (in the usual version) with a tricorn hat, a brown jacket with red borders, and has a happy humour.

The character of Gianduja was originally created as a marionet and is now Turin's official "king of the Carnival". Swabian-Alemannic carnival clowns in Wolfach, Germany A carnival parade is a public celebration, combining some elements of a circus and public street party, generally during the Carnival Season. ...

• Gianduja is a chocolate hazelnut gelato that originated in Switzerland, as did Gianduia fondue.
• Gianduja (or, more commonly, Gianduia) is also the name of a typical sweet chocolate and a biscuit produced in Piedmont firstly by Pierre Paul Caffarel after traditional recipes.
• An evolution of Gianduja chocolate is industrially produced by Ferrero and best known as Nutella.