Can a bold, dry Italian red handle chewy chocolate caramel and roasted almonds? Today we’re proving that wine pairing rules are meant to be broken! 🍫🍷
We’re pouring glass number four from our bottle of the 2022 Tenute Oskiros Cannonau di Sardegna DOC (and yes, this bottle is still giving!). Cannonau is Sardinia’s vibrant answer to Grenache, packed with ripe red berries, subtle warm spices, and silky tannins.
Today’s adventurous companion? A total classic from See’s Candies: Almond Royals! 🍫🌰 Think chewy, Dutch-cocoa chocolate caramel wrapped around fresh-roasted almonds.
So, what’s happening in this glass?
Pairing red wine with chocolate-flavored confections can be tricky, but this Cannonau holds its ground effortlessly. The deep cocoa and rich caramel in the Almond Royal are bold, but the juicy berry profile of the Cannonau is vibrant enough to harmonize rather than compete. Meanwhile, the fresh-roasted almonds highlight the wine’s hidden earthy notes. The wine’s natural acidity cuts right through the sweet caramel, keeping your palate completely fresh after every single bite and sip!
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