As a fan of ALDI’s gelato, I found the summer release of new flavors a must-try event. Ever since my first taste of creamy gelato, on a trip to Florence many years ago, I’ve been obsessed with it. Of course, trying any luscious treat while standing in a sunlit piazza in a breathtakingly beautiful city would be memorable. But when it’s the Italian version of ice cream, it’s swoon-worthy.

So when new Sundae Shoppe gelato flavors drop at ALDI, I’m ready to give them a tasting. Because gelato is traditionally made with less fat and more intense flavorings, I wanted to see if these versions are as smooth, creamy, and intense as the gelato I remember so well.

Price: $3.39 for a 28.5-ounce container

Why I Love It: The summer gelato at ALDI is just as good as my favorite year-round flavors. I especially love the Mocha Cookie Crumble with its strong espresso flavor and chocolate cookie crumble.

One of the great traditions in Italy is the afternoon “spuntino,” or snack. When you don’t eat dinner until after 8 p.m., you need a little pick-me-up to keep going. They have a few bites with a glass of wine, and it’s ever so civilized.

But hear me out, I think a coffee-infused scoop of gelato is the perfect bite to kick that afternoon slump to the curb. This mocha is not your usual coffee ice cream with just a hint of coffee flavor. You can actually taste the bracing bitterness of espresso in the best way. Crumbled chocolate cookies give you a little texture to break through the creaminess. This one will be on repeat until it is gone.