Chocolate Tort

Dessert · Full · Sweet

Bordeaux's legendary sweet white — Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc hit by noble rot, then patiently fermented. Honey, apricot, candied citrus, and a finish that lasts a small eternity. Pair with foie gras, blue cheese, or a fruit tart.

Works with Dark Chocolate Torte · Chocolate Mocha Torte · White Chocolate Torte +6 more Dark Chocolate Torte · Chocolate Mocha Torte · White Chocolate Torte · Chocolate Truffle Torte · Flourless Chocolate Torte · Triple-chocolate Mousse Torte · Chocolate-almond Soufflé Torte · Strawberry White Chocolate Torte · Raspberry Bread Torte With Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache

Sparkling · Light · Sweet

Asti's more refined sibling — gently frizzante, only 5-6% alcohol, all peach and orange blossom. The perfect summer dessert wine.

Works with Dark Chocolate Torte · Chocolate Mocha Torte · White Chocolate Torte +3 more Dark Chocolate Torte · Chocolate Mocha Torte · White Chocolate Torte · Chocolate Truffle Torte · Flourless Chocolate Torte · Strawberry White Chocolate Torte

Fortified · Full · Sweet

Fortified red from Portugal's Douro Valley — sweet, warming, and surprisingly versatile. Ruby and LBV are for everyday; Vintage and Tawny are for serious occasions. Pair with blue cheese, walnuts, or just a fire.

Works with Double Chocolate Torte · Chocolate-amaretto Torte · Chocolate-cranberry Torte +3 more Double Chocolate Torte · Chocolate-amaretto Torte · Chocolate-cranberry Torte · Triple-chocolate Mousse Torte · Chocolate-almond Soufflé Torte · Raspberry Bread Torte With Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache

Fortified · Full · Sweet

Port from a single declared year, aged in bottle for decades. Dense, structured, ageless; the pinnacle of fortified wine.

Works with Dark Chocolate Torte · Chocolate Mocha Torte · White Chocolate Torte +3 more Dark Chocolate Torte · Chocolate Mocha Torte · White Chocolate Torte · Chocolate Truffle Torte · Flourless Chocolate Torte · Strawberry White Chocolate Torte

Red · Full · Dry

The benchmark for full-bodied red — structured, age-worthy, unapologetic. Black currant, graphite, and tobacco lead into firm tannins that demand protein on the plate. Decant young bottles; cellar the serious ones.

Works with Dark Chocolate Torte · Chocolate Mocha Torte · White Chocolate Torte +2 more Dark Chocolate Torte · Chocolate Mocha Torte · White Chocolate Torte · Flourless Chocolate Torte · Strawberry White Chocolate Torte

Sparkling · Light · Dry

Asti, Moscato d'Asti, or Brachetto — Italy's sweet, low-alcohol sparkling tradition. Peach, orange blossom, gentle fizz. The summer-dessert wine.

Works with Double Chocolate Torte · Triple-chocolate Mousse Torte · Chocolate-almond Soufflé Torte

Red · Full · Dry

California's brawler — jammy blackberry, brambly spice, and 15% alcohol that hides behind the fruit. Built for ribs, brisket, and anything that came off a grill.

Works with Chocolate Mocha Torte · Flourless Chocolate Torte · Strawberry White Chocolate Torte

Austria's late-harvested whites — Riesling or Grüner Veltliner, often with the laser acid that defines the country. Sweet, but never cloying.

Works with Chocolate-amaretto Torte · Chocolate-cranberry Torte

Fortified · Full · Sweet

Spanish table wine, broadly — Tempranillo, Garnacha, or a regional blend. Sun-soaked, food-friendly, increasingly remarkable for the price.

Works with Chocolate-amaretto Torte · Chocolate-cranberry Torte

Sparkling · Light · Dry

California's méthode-traditionnelle sparkling wines — Chardonnay/Pinot Noir-based, brioche-and-citrus, often grown in cool coastal regions. Champagne quality at friendlier prices.

Red · Medium · Dry

Pinot Noir (red) or Chardonnay (white) from the world's most expensive dirt. Translucent, perfumed, ethereal at the top of the hierarchy; honest and pleasant lower down. Drink slowly, with reverence.

A wine outside our reference catalogue — likely a single-producer or single-vineyard bottling. Open with a small pour to assess body and sweetness, then pair to match its weight.