

Torino Chocolate Dark Balsamic
Tasting Notes
This rich, versatile condiment blends the tangy sweetness of aged balsamic with the deep, bittersweet flavour of dark chocolate, creating a smooth balance of sweet and savoury. Its taste unfolds in layers: a bright initial acidity mellows into notes of roasted cocoa, light caramel, and a lingering, wine-like depth that feels indulgent yet well-balanced.
Olive Oil Pairings
- Delicate Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Blood Orange Olive Oil
- Lemon Olive Oil
- Peperoncino Garlic Olive Oil
- Sweet Butter Olive Oil
- Chipotle Olive Oil
Suggested Uses
- Drizzle over vanilla ice cream, cheesecake, pound cake, tiramisu, or pastries
- Elevate fresh strawberries, bananas, peaches, pears, or grilled pineapple
- Glaze beef, pork or ribs; use in rubs with espresso, chili powder, and cocoa
- Finish roasted carrots, beets, Brussels sprouts, or squash
- Stir into baked beans, chili, mole, marinara, or salad dressings with feta cheese
- Mix into chocolate martinis, mocktails, or into whipped cream for a topping
Meat
For 1 portion or 5 oz of meat, use 1 tbsp of Oil and 1 tbsp of Oil Balsamic. Seal together in a container and let stand 30 minutes or longer.
Fruit
Drizzle 1 tsp of Balsamic over every one 1 cup of fresh cut fruit.
Salad
Drizzle 1 tsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Flavoured Olive Oil combined with 1 tsp of White or Dark Balsamic over single portion size salad.
Starch
Use 1 tbsp of Olive Oil for 1 cup rice to 1.5 cups water. Toss with finished pasta 1 tbsp of Olive Oil for every one cup of pasta. For roasted potatoes use 1 tbsp of Olive Oil. For 1 portion of mashed potatoes (5 pounds peeled and mashed) use 1/4 cup of Extra Virgin or Flavoured Olive Oil.
Vegetables
Use 1 tbsp of Olive Oil and 1 tbsp of Balsamic per 1 cup of roasted or sautéed vegetables. For every 1 cup of steamed vegetables, toss on 1 tsp of Olive Oil and 1 tsp of Balsamic.
Dessert
Use ratio of 2/3 Olive Oil to 1 part Butter when baking for a healthier and moist result. Drizzle a teaspoon of balsamic on ice cream, yogurt or cake for an added flavour shot!

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