Armani/Dolci Chocolate: Savouring Elegance in Every Bite
When one thinks of Armani, luxury fashion inevitably springs to mind. Yet, in a delightful alchemy of the sartorial and the gastronomical, the Armani/Dolci chocolate line heralds a sojourn into the exquisite world of confectionery. Presenting chocolates that seamlessly weave the meticulous craftsmanship and elegant aesthetics synonymous with the Armani brand.
In the elegant corridors of Milan’s Via Manzoni 31, where the luxurious curtains of Armani ensembles enchant fashion enthusiasts, the inception of Armani/Dolci was delicately unveiled. It promised – and splendidly delivered – a culinary expression of the Armani lifestyle, dedicated to those who find artistry in all walks of life, including on their palates. This ravishing soirée of taste and style is available in 15 global outlets, allowing connoisseurs worldwide to indulge in an exquisite mélange of fashion and flavour.
The Armani/Dolci chocolate line pays homage to the traditional Turinese confectionery, while fiercely maintaining its loyalty to Italian raw materials of stellar quality: I.G.P. hazelnuts from Piedmont, pistachios from Bronte, and milk procured from the serene Piedmont Alps, among others. A gustatory journey ensues that introduces your palate to pralines, dragées, delectable chocolate bars and disks, and an array of other gourmet products that do more than satiate your sweet cravings – they create an experience.
The rose gold boxes, adorned with a metallic-effect finish and a bronze foil printed logo, encapsulate the essence of the Armani aesthetic, whispering subtle elegance rather than ostentatious luxury. Secured with a grosgrain ribbon that flaunts the brand logo in a soft hazelnut shade, the packaging itself becomes a part of the experience, a prelude to the symphony of flavours that awaits within.
Guido Gobino, the maestro of the Italian chocolate industry since 2019, intertwines tradition with innovation, meticulously ensuring that the quality of handmade chocolates is upheld, creating each piece with a blend of creativity, flavour, and boundless passion. The journey from cocoa bean to the final luscious chocolate engages modern, mechanical techniques, yet demands an irreplaceable human touch, adapting to the nuances of cocoa type, recipe, and roasting times. Such personal intervention guarantees to preserve quality, taste, and authentic aromas distinctive to handmade chocolate.
This year, Armani/Dolci finds its muse in Nature and the enthralling floral motifs from the season’s Giorgio Armani collection. Sleeves, adorned with stylized macro prints in chic black and rose gold, gracefully envelop the newly introduced 100g stackable tin boxes. Within one tin, the palette is treated to a new sensory delight – milk chocolate disks teeming with pistachios, while its pair unveils candied ginger, veiled in a lavish coating of dark chocolate.
It is a duet of flavours and experiences, each product within the Armani/Dolci line serving as a testament to the harmonious marriage of style and gustatory pleasure. It is a celebration, not merely of sweet indulgence but of the legacy of craftsmanship and aesthetic prowess that defines Armani. And for those who partake in this celebration, Armani/Dolci does not merely offer chocolate – it presents a piece of art, meticulously crafted, awaiting to be revered, and ultimately, savoured.
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Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Editorial Team
