Description
Torino is known throughout Italy for its high quality chocolate and coffee. This is a blend of high quality cocoa (whole ingredient) with our Traditional 18 Year Style dark balsamic to create our newest incarnation of Chocolate Balsamic. The flavour is enormous, and similar to wine, you will notice sophisticated mid-notes and a long finish that one would expect from high quality chocolate. This vinegar’s fruity and prune-like centre notes pair perfectly and infuse the chocolate flavour into your favourite recipes. Use for marinating meats such as slow cooked pulled pork, braised meats or as a replacement for sugar in your favourite baked goods. Pair this balsamic with Chipotle olive oil to make a perfect Mole sauce, or mix with Blood Orange olive oil or with extra virgin olive oil oil to make a delicious marinade. Your cheese plates and gelato will love this one of a kind vinegar. Did we mention it is to die for in Chocolate Martinis?
OLIVE OIL PAIRIINGS: Chipotle, Italian Lemon, Blood Orange, Cayenne, ANY EVOO
IDEAS FOR USE: Marinades for Beef, Pork and Poultry, Mexican Mole, BBQ Sauces, Winter Greens, Fresh Fruit, Pastries, Desserts and Martinis, Combine with any spicy infused olive oil for a Mexican mole or marinade for beef, pork, and poultry, Combine with any of the suggested oil pairings for great leafy green salad dressings, Drizzle over fresh fruit, ice cream or whipped cream, Drizzle over pound cake or angel food cake and top with fresh fruit and whipped cream, Drizzle over Blood Orange olive oil brownies
Acidity: 4%
Conservation: Cool, dry conditions, away from direct sunlight at temperatures not exceed 80F
Shelf Life: 18 Months (for maximum flavour)
All natural. No artificial flavours. No thickeners. No caramel colour or dyes.
Occasionally, chocolate rings will float to top of filled bottle, covering neck due to the fat content in real chocolate. We use the lowest fat content cocoa powder available. This is normal and a simple spoon or straw will loosen sediment. Shake well and enjoy.
What is balsamic oil or balsamic vinaigrette & why is balsamic vinegar different?
While many use the terms balsamic vinaigrette and balsamic vinegar interchangeably, it's essential to understand the distinction between the two. Balsamic vinegar is a rich, dark, and concentrated liquid made from freshly crushed grape juice, which is aged for several years in wooden barrels. Its signature sweet and tangy flavour is a result of this prolonged aging process. On the other hand, balsamic vinaigrette is not a traditional product and is typically a blend of olive oil infused with balsamic vinegar flavours. This blend offers a milder taste, making it suitable for those who prefer a more subdued balsamic essence in their dishes. Some popular oil & vinegar pairings are listed above.
