A vibrant marriage of fine dark chocolate and bright red fruit, Amedei Toscano Frutti Rossi combines elegant 70% dark chocolate with dehydrated strawberries, cherries and raspberries.
The natural acidity and freshness of the berries provide a beautiful counterpoint to the smooth richness of the cacao, creating a chocolate that is simultaneously intense, fruity and refreshing. Amedei describes the combination as red fruits presented on a canvas of dark chocolate—an expressive balance between cacao depth and vivid fruit.
Producer: Amedei Toscana
Origin: Pontedera, Tuscany, Italy
Cocoa: Minimum 70%
Red Fruits: Strawberry · Cherry · Raspberry
Fruit Content: 10%
Style: Extra Dark Chocolate with Dehydrated Red Fruits
Format: 50 g / 1.75 oz
The recipe combines cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter and 10% dehydrated strawberries, cherries and raspberries.
Aroma:
Expressive and enticing, with aromas of ripe strawberry, raspberry and cherry rising above a foundation of deep dark cacao. These three fruits form Amedei's official aromatic profile for Toscano Frutti Rossi.
Palate:
Rich 70% dark chocolate provides an intense cocoa foundation before giving way to bursts of strawberry, cherry and raspberry. The berries introduce a lively natural acidity that cuts through the richness of the chocolate, creating excellent balance between bittersweet cacao and vibrant fruit.
Texture:
Smooth and melting dark chocolate contrasts beautifully with the delicate texture of the dehydrated fruit, creating a tasting experience that evolves with every bite.
Finish:
Long, fresh and beautifully balanced, with lingering dark cocoa, raspberry and cherry, followed by a refreshing touch of berry acidity.
Toscano Frutti Rossi demonstrates Amedei's ability to combine fine chocolate with carefully chosen ingredients without allowing either element to dominate.
Here, strawberries, cherries and raspberries are dehydrated to concentrate their natural flavors before being incorporated into 70% dark chocolate. Their refreshing acidity balances the smoothness and intensity of the cacao particularly well.
Amedei even recommends enjoying the chocolate slightly chilled during the warmer summer months, when the freshness of the red fruit becomes particularly appealing.
Amedei Toscano Frutti Rossi is a wonderfully expressive combination of 70% dark chocolate and vibrant red berries.
The chocolate provides richness and depth, while strawberry, raspberry and cherry introduce freshness, acidity and aromatic lift. The result is sophisticated yet immediately appealing—an excellent choice for those who enjoy dark chocolate but appreciate a brighter, fruit-driven style.
It is also one of the most interesting Amedei bars for wine pairing, as its combination of cacao, cherry and berry acidity opens the door to both sweet and sparkling wines.
Toscano Frutti Rossi pairs beautifully with wines that echo its red-fruit character while providing enough sweetness to complement the dark chocolate.
Try it with Brachetto d'Acqui, where fragrant strawberry and raspberry notes mirror the fruit in the chocolate. Recioto della Valpolicella, Ruby Port and Banyuls provide richer alternatives, while a Rosé Champagne Demi-Sec can create an elegant contrast of berry fruit, bubbles and cacao.
For a non-alcoholic pairing, enjoy with espresso or a berry-forward specialty coffee.
PAIR WITH:
Brachetto d'Acqui · Recioto della Valpolicella · Ruby Port · Banyuls · Rosé Champagne Demi-Sec · Espresso
