Wine for Chocolate Dessert
Dark chocolate calls for nothing sweeter or richer — from Ruby Port to sweet fortified and rich reds.
The principle
The wine must be at least as sweet as the dessert; richness should match richness.
What to reach for
- Ruby Port
- Fortified
- Rich sweet red
Avoid: Dry, light wines that taste thin and bitter against chocolate.
Why it works
- Sweeter-than-desert rule prevents bitter clashes.
- Dark fruit and cocoa echo one another beautifully.