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How to pair chocolate with wines

Combining chocolate and wine is now a consolidated habit, despite the fact that for years it has been discouraged by sommeliers.

And in fact, accompanying wine with chocolate is really a very particular taste choice and appreciated by many. But how to do it right? That is, how to combine the right wine with each type of chocolate?

The success of the pairing is obviously linked to the physiological aspect of wine and chocolate and in addition to the suggestions, one of the best ways to discover new ones, is to try.

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How to pair chocolate and wine
Combining chocolate and wine is now a consolidated habit, despite the fact that for years it has been discouraged by sommeliers. And in fact, accompanying wine with chocolate is really a very particular taste choice and appreciated by many. But how to do it right? That is, how to combine the right wine with each type of chocolate? The success of the pairing is obviously linked to the physiological aspect of wine and chocolate and in addition to the suggestions, one of the best ways to discover new ones, is to try. Let's find out some suggestions of the maître chocolatier Rossana Bettini.
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White chocolate and wine
White chocolate goes very well with sweet white wines.
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Milk chocolate
Milk chocolate goes very well with Italian dessert wines (such as passito di Pantelleria) but also withAmarone.
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Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate goes very well with soft wines, such as Sherry, or Madeira. In general, however, it goes harmoniously with very sweet wines.
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Chocolate with chilli pepper
When it comes to chocolate with chilli, the ideal combination could be with grappa or a honey brandy.
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