Caffè Corsini: A Tribute to Excellence.

The coffee roaster, rooted in Civitella della Chiana (Arezzo), takes the spirit of Made in Tuscany to the world, with exports accounting for 50% of its business.

“Made in Italy is not protected by a label, but by continuing to produce in Italy.” With these words, Giordana Giordini, president of Confindustria Toscana Sud, highlighted the value of domestic production at the organisation’s annual meeting, held at the Teatro Verdi in Monte San Savino. The event included awards for several long-established local companies that have played a leading role in the area’s economy for many years.

Among the recipients was Caffè Corsini, based in Civitella in Val di Chiana. Since the 1990s, it has been an Italian pioneer in single-origin Arabica and the “DOC” concept. The award recognises the company’s long entrepreneurial history in the province of Arezzo: 65 years in business, to be exact.

Tuscany is central to the roaster, which makes its products in an exceptional production facility, supported by a skilled team that welcomes new generations.

Corsini Corsino srl was founded in Rome on 2 January 1950, with a branch in Arezzo specialising in the trade of green and roasted coffee. It initially operated under the name “Importazione Torrefazione Caracas, Casa del Caffè”. In 1961, the company moved permanently to Arezzo, establishing itself as an innovative business. Under the leadership of Silvano Corsini until 1999, and later Patrick Hoffer, the son of Maria Pilar, Silvano’s wife, the company continued to grow. Driven by the same passion and having earned a degree in economics, Patrick Hoffer welcomed the first international customers and diversified the countries from which it sourced its raw materials. The company grew to become one of Italy’s leading coffee roasters.

Since 2021, Caffè Corsini has shared its journey with the Melitta Group, one of the sector’s leading international players, with annual revenue of around €3 billion. This has further strengthened the company’s role as an ambassador of Made in Tuscany quality around the world. Thanks to a successful partnership, exports have risen from 30% to 50%, with an established presence in Europe and international markets.

Present in 70 countries, Caffè Corsini has maintained a strong connection to Italian tradition through the years and despite significant investment. At its heart are the people who work there, whose care and passion bring out the qualities of each coffee bean. They are the custodians of a tradition that creates value and recognises true beauty. It is no coincidence that some of the finest professionals in coffee roasting and cupping, the tasting and evaluation of coffee, work here.

Patrick Hoffer, CEO of Caffè Corsini, says: “I’m delighted with this recognition, which I immediately shared with our extended family—a group that is much more than just a team. I wanted it to be accepted by Giuseppina Violetti, who has been with the company since 1987, and Fabio Pieracci, who joined in 1994. Our roots matter to us, and they are precisely what give us the drive to play a leading role around the world.”

Caffè Corsini is committed to protecting coffee-growing areas, safeguarding the environment and supporting the wellbeing of local communities involved in coffee production. Guided by a green philosophy, the company is taking practical steps to promote environmental sustainability and the use of renewable energy. Its roof-mounted photovoltaic panels help save around 30% of energy. Paper, cardboard and plastic are recycled. Corsini is the first Italian company in the coffee sector to have eliminated fine-particle emissions into the atmosphere from its facilities. From Brazil to India, and from Ethiopia to Vietnam, the company favours non-intensive farming and cultivation methods that do not use toxic substances or pesticides. It promotes respect for the plants’ natural growing cycles and selects plantations that respect the people who work there.

Craftsmanship, tradition and a sense of place. The Tuscan countryside and the “Tuscany Way of Life” are brought to the fore in the new Home range, which features premium blends in distinctive packaging. Set against a light background, the packaging depicts the gentle hills and cypress trees typical of the Tuscan landscape. It pays tribute to the pursuit of harmony and beauty passed down through history by the region’s masters—artists, craftspeople, scientists and musicians. This tribute celebrates the style, nature, beauty and authenticity of Tuscany: qualities reflected in the identity of Caffè Corsini and its products, roasted according to a tradition passed down like a family secret.

Sustainability is a particular priority: every pack is made from 100% recyclable material, using a new formulation that both preserves the coffee perfectly and minimises its environmental impact.

The Caffè Corsini Toscana range comprises six different blends, each with its own distinctive taste. Its crowning expression is ORGANIC: organic coffee, produced using sustainable farming practices and Rainforest-certified. With respect for the environment and growers, the product ensures transparency and responsibility throughout the supply chain. A blend of 100% organic coffees selected from Central America and Africa, it stands out for its notes of cocoa and almonds and its subtly spiced aroma.