The right choice
The idea that chocolate can ruin the taste of wine is not new, but we know all too well that the problem is overstated. Like wine, chocolate has been considered an aphrodisiac since ancient times, and together, if the flavors are combined correctly, we can discover a whole universe both in terms of color and flavor.
Of course, it can be difficult to find a wine that matches a certain category of chocolate, for example, a melted fondant chocolate goes great with a noble rosé wine such as Ammos Rose is full of fruity aromas and extremely fragrant, but there are many other chocolate-based desserts that can be true treasures when paired with a matching wine.
Three things to consider
Whether we want to give a bottle of wine as a gift and accessorize it with a chocolate, or whether we want to surprise our friends or loved one, we must consider three important things, namely:
– Type of chocolate;
White chocolate or milk chocolate can be much easier to match than dark chocolate, but dark chocolate, due to its strength, can bring an extra twist to the wine.
– The way we serve chocolate – cold or hot.
Cold chocolate is much friendlier with wine, but if we think of a hot chocolate fountain dripping over a plate full of strawberries, then we will know that the chosen wine will be like a diamond necklace matching the most beautiful little black dress.
– What other ingredients do we choose to put on the plate?
For example, if we choose to put a platter of cherries on the table, the best choice in terms of wine is a sweeter red wine, such as Mirachi Merlot . Unlike Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot is a little more delicate, sweeter, and a bitter chocolate will only enhance all its fruity notes.
The easiest way is to think about the fruits that go great with your favorite type of chocolate and find a wine that includes those flavors.
Should wine be sweeter than dessert?
Experts say that wine should be sweeter than dessert, but ultimately it all depends on your tastes.
Although there are many people who would only combine chocolate with red wine, know that the bouquets of each assortment contain numerous ingredients that could prompt you to choose a white, rosé, or even a sparkling wine.
In general, all you have to do is put your imagination to work, combine your personality with that of the tasters, and choose the most suitable combination.
