Chocolate and wine are an iconic duo everyone wants to pair together, but the result isn’t always flawless. There are endless types of wine on the market and various styles of chocolate with unique flavor profiles. Matching just the right bottle to a complementary piece (okay, bar) of chocolate isn’t as easy as picking your two favorites. Port is a classic combination with chocolate, and it’s not uncommon to purchase chocolate cups to fill with the fortified wine.
There are plenty of port producers, but an icon in the industry is Taylor Fladgate. The winery’s fine ruby port is smooth on the palate and brimming with a fruity character from notes of berries and black fruits. To add depth to the combo, sip a glass of ruby port alongside a rich dark chocolate ganache truffle. Tawny port is less fruit-forward, with a luscious mouthfeel highlighted with nuttiness and notes of toffee, making it an excellent match for dark chocolate-covered almonds.
Excerpt Taken From: Tasting Table
Author: Lucia Capretti
