Chocolate & Wine Pairings

Pairing wine with chocolate can be a delightful experience, and there are various options to explore.

Here's a guide on wine and chocolate pairings:

Milk Chocolate: A good milk chocolate is creamy and not too intense. Consider pairing it with:

• Brachetto d’Acqui: A sweet sparkling red wine from Piedmont, Italy.
• Late-Harvest Red Wines: Such as late-harvest Syrah, Pinot Noir, and Petite Sirah.
• Recioto della Valpolicella: A sweet red wine from Italy.
• Ruby Port: The original Port from Portugal.
• Banyuls or Maury: French "Port" with earthy notes.

Dark Chocolate: Dark chocolate has a bitter edge, and you can complement it with:

• Vin Santo del Chianti or Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice.
• Port-style Red Wines: Like Zinfandel, Malbec, and Petite Sirah.
• Port: The original Port from Portugal.
• Pedro Ximenez: From Montilla-Moriles in Spain.
• Chinato: An aromatized wine from Piedmont.

White Chocolate: White chocolate pairs well with these options:

• Pinot Noir: Particularly if it has fruity notes.
• Beaujolais: A light-bodied red wine.
• Moscato d’Asti: Offers peaches and cream with floral notes.
• Brachetto d’Acqui: Creamy raspberry notes with peony hints.
• Ice Wine: Look for varieties like Riesling.
• Rosé Port: Rich flavours of sweet strawberries.

It's essential to consider the chocolate's sweetness, bitterness, and any additional flavours it might have when choosing your wine. Remember that personal taste varies, so feel free to experiment and discover your unique wine and chocolate pairings.

Wine can act as an ingredient to enhance your chocolate's flavours, so be creative in your pairings. Enjoy the journey of finding your perfect combinations!