A beautiful meeting of Tuscany and Sicily, Amedei Toscano Mandorla combines refined 63% extra dark chocolate with prized Avola almonds, creating a sophisticated balance of rich cacao and delicate roasted nuttiness.
The almonds account for a generous 15% of the bar, providing a crisp, satisfying texture against Amedei's smooth dark chocolate. The result is elegant rather than overly sweet, with distinctive notes of toasted bread, roasted almond, and cacao.
Producer: Amedei Toscana
Origin: Pontedera, Tuscany, Italy
Almonds: Avola Almonds PAT, Sicily
Almond Content: 15%
Cocoa: Minimum 63%
Style: Extra Dark Chocolate with Roasted Almonds
Format: 50 g / 1.75 oz
The recipe is beautifully straightforward: cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter, and 15% Avola almonds.
Aroma:
Inviting aromas of dark cacao and freshly roasted almonds are joined by a distinctive toasted-bread character, the signature aromatic profile identified by Amedei for Toscano Mandorla.
Palate:
Rich but beautifully balanced, with the 63% dark chocolate delivering generous cocoa flavor without excessive bitterness. The delicate sweetness and nuttiness of the Avola almonds gradually emerge, bringing warmth and complexity to the darker cacao notes.
Texture:
A wonderful contrast between smooth, melting dark chocolate and crisp roasted almonds. The crunch of the nuts gives the bar additional structure while the chocolate melts slowly and elegantly across the palate.
Finish:
Long and harmonious, with lingering notes of roasted almond, toasted bread and dark cacao, finishing clean with a gentle bittersweet character.
Toscano Mandorla brings together two of Italy's great gastronomic traditions: Tuscan chocolate craftsmanship and Sicilian Avola almonds.
Amedei describes the bar as a meeting between Tuscany and Sicily, combining the delicacy of the almonds with an exclusive cacao blend crafted in its artisanal workshops in the heart of Tuscany.
The simplicity of the recipe lets both ingredients remain clearly defined—the cacao provides depth and intensity, while the almonds add fragrance, texture, and natural sweetness.
Amedei Toscano Mandorla is an exceptionally versatile chocolate, combining the richness of 63% dark cacao with the delicate crunch of Avola almonds.
Less intense than the higher-percentage Toscano Black bars but more structured and bittersweet than milk chocolate, it occupies a wonderful middle ground. The combination of roasted almond, toasted bread and smooth dark chocolate makes it particularly appealing for anyone who enjoys fine chocolate with texture and nutty complexity.
The combination of dark chocolate and roasted almond is particularly suited to wines and spirits with nutty, dried-fruit and oxidative characteristics.
A classic Italian pairing would be Vin Santo, whose dried-fruit and almond notes complement the chocolate beautifully. Tawny Port, Madeira, Amontillado Sherry, aged rum and Cognac are equally compelling.
For a non-alcoholic pairing, enjoy with espresso or a rich, nutty single-origin coffee.
PAIR WITH:
Vin Santo · Tawny Port · Madeira · Amontillado Sherry · Aged Rum · Cognac · Espresso
