Dalla Corte

Overview

Dalla Corte is an Italian manufacturer of commercial espresso machines founded in 2001 by the Dalla Corte family.¹²⁵ The company specializes in high-end machines with customizable designs and advanced technologies like DC system, GCS, MCS, and OCS for precise coffee control.³⁶⁷ It operates from Milan, employs 50-200 people, and distributes to over 60 countries.⁴⁵

History

Dalla Corte was founded in 2001 by Paolo, Elsa, and Bruno Dalla Corte in Milan, building on the family's involvement in the coffee machine industry since 1947.¹²⁵ The company started in a small laboratory on via Candiani and has grown to serve thousands of coffee shops worldwide.⁵ It remains a family-run business focused on espresso machine design and engineering.¹

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are designed and engineered in Milan, Italy, by the family-run company with roots in Italian espresso manufacturing.¹⁵ Manufacturing occurs in-house at their facilities in Lombardy, Italy.⁴

Notable Products

• Icon - Commercial espresso machine with light lines, geometric design, and extensive customization options.
• DC System Machines - Espresso machines enabling barista control over every step of coffee preparation.
• GCS-Equipped Machines - Feature group control system for consistent results in high-volume settings.
• OCS-Equipped Machines - Include optimized control system for serving coffee with precision.

Reputation

Dalla Corte is regarded by professionals as a reliable choice for commercial espresso machines due to innovative technologies like GCS, MCS, and OCS that ensure consistency.³⁷ Enthusiasts value its family heritage and customization options that align with brand identity.³⁶ Some note its premium positioning in the Horeca market, though specific criticisms are not widely documented in available sources.