Artisanal Roastery in Codigoro since 1957 – Santos Caffè Ferrara

If you are looking for a coffee roastery in Ferrara with an authentic story, deep local roots, and truly artisanal products, you’ve found it. Torrefazione Santos was founded in Codigoro, Ferrara province, back in 1957 and for three generations has brought the true Italian espresso to the cups of thousands of coffee lovers.

A family story that smells like coffee

It all began with Grandfather Arturo Squarzoni, who in 1957 opened his small roastery in the heart of Codigoro. Not a chain, not an industry: a handcrafted shop where coffee is selected, roasted, and packaged by hand every single day.

Today, three generations later, nothing has changed in our philosophy: the same respect for raw materials, the same care in slow roasting, the same passion passed from father to son. Our roasting workshop is open and can be visited directly in the Codigoro store. If you want to visit, we are located at Via Carlo Marx 8/A, Codigoro (FE) — click to open on Google Maps.

This is the advantage of going to a local artisanal roastery: you don’t buy an anonymous shelf product, but the result of years of experience and careful work, just a few kilometers from your home.

"Since 1957, three generations of the Squarzoni family roasting coffee in Codigoro with the same passion as the first day."

The origins of our green coffee: the world in a cup

The quality of good coffee starts with selecting its origins. At Santos, we choose only the finest varieties of green coffee from five top-producing countries:

• Guatemala – High-altitude Arabica with floral and fruity notes, elegant acidity
• Brazil Santos – Smooth body, low acidity, chocolatey: the classic base for Italian blends
• Costa Rica – Perfect balance between sweetness and aromatic complexity
• Cameroon – Premium Robusta with full body and abundant crema
• India – Spicy and earthy notes, ideal for those who enjoy a strong espresso

These coffees are then slowly drum-roasted in our Codigoro workshop. Slow roasting is essential: it develops aromas gradually, prevents bean scorching, and ensures consistent quality and a rich aroma profile that industrial roasters simply cannot replicate.

Arabica, Robusta, and artisanal blends: what you’ll find at Santos

Our artisanal blends of Arabica and Robusta are designed for every palate and brewing method. Whether you prefer a smooth and aromatic espresso or a full-bodied coffee with persistent crema, we have a blend for you.

We do not work with a single standardized blend: artisanal coffee is by definition a living product, evolving with the seasons and available green coffee batches. Every time you taste our coffee, you’re drinking something unique.

Available formats: Santos quality for every machine

We know every customer has their own machine and habits. That’s why our coffee is available in all popular formats:

• Whole beans – For maximum freshness with your grinder
• Ground coffee – Ready for moka, filter, or professional espresso machines
• Nespresso® compatible capsules – Artisanal coffee in convenient capsules
• Lavazza Espresso Point® compatible capsules – For office and bar machines
• ESE 44 paper pods – Classic format for pod machines

If you’re looking for Nespresso-compatible capsules in Ferrara, coffee pods in Codigoro, or whole beans in Ferrara from a local artisanal source, Santos is the answer. You no longer need to settle for supermarket industrial capsules: enjoy real roastery quality in your preferred format.

Whole bean coffee: guaranteed freshness and quality

Whole bean coffee is the choice for those who won’t compromise on quality. Roasted in our Codigoro workshop and available for purchase in-store or online, Santos whole beans offer maximum freshness: grind them when you need, and enjoy espresso with intact aromas and perfect crema.

Whether you have a professional machine, moka, or French press, whole beans are always the best choice for true coffee lovers.

Chosen by baristas and restaurateurs: coffee supply for bars in Ferrara province

Santos quality is not only for home consumption. We have been the coffee supplier for bars and restaurants in Ferrara and province for decades. If you are a barista or restaurateur looking for a reliable coffee supplier in Ferrara with artisanal products and personalized service, contact us directly.

We offer tailor-made solutions for your establishment: from selecting the best blend for your clientele to advising on machine calibration. A good espresso at the bar always starts with the right coffee.

Where we are: visit us in Codigoro

Our store and workshop are located in the heart of Codigoro, just minutes from Ferrara, Comacchio, Argenta, Copparo, Portomaggiore, Ostellato, Lagosanto, Mesola, and Goro. We are the local roastery you were looking for: not an anonymous chain, but a family roasting coffee for almost seventy years with the same values.

• Address: Via Carlo Marx 8/A – Codigoro (FE)
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 18:30
• Parking: available nearby
• In-store: full range of beans, ground coffee, capsules, and pods, always freshly roasted

"Every day we roast coffee in our Codigoro workshop. You can see it, smell it, and take it home: this is the artisanal difference."

Shop online: shipping throughout Europe

Not local? No problem. Our ecommerce allows you to receive Santos coffee directly at home, anywhere in Italy or Europe. Fresh coffee, artisanal roasted in Codigoro, carefully shipped. Good coffee knows no borders.

Why choose a local artisanal roastery

In an era of standardized products and globalized supply chains, choosing a local artisanal roastery like Santos is a conscious choice:

• Real freshness – Artisanal coffee is roasted in small batches and sold fresh, not stored in warehouses for months
• Traceability – We know exactly where every coffee we roast comes from
• Support for the local economy – Buying from a Ferrara roastery supports a family business that has been part of the territory for almost 70 years
• A unique product – No industrial blend can replicate the result of slow, artisanal roasting by those who truly know coffee

Frequently Asked Questions about Torrefazione Santos

Conclusion

Whether you are looking for Nespresso-compatible capsules in Ferrara, artisanal whole bean coffee, pods in Codigoro, or a coffee supplier for your bar in Ferrara province, Torrefazione Santos has been the local reference since 1957. Three generations of passion, one mission: bringing true Italian espresso to your cup.

Visit us in-store, order online, or contact us for any needs. We’ve been here for almost seventy years, and we’ll be here tomorrow too.