Sweet taralli with cocoa and vincotto: the holiday treat with almonds and chocolate

Our Black Taralli with Vincotto have been the silent stars of our holidays, those sweets that accompanied endless lunches, visits from relatives and friends, and moments of sharing around a set table. These taralli, with their intense color and enveloping flavor, represent the sweetness of the festive season in its most authentic and generous form.

Vincotto, an ancient nectar obtained from the prolonged cooking of grape must, is the soul of these taralli. Its concentrated and slightly caramelized flavor blends with bitter cocoa, spicy cinnamon, and the freshness of orange zest, creating a complex taste profile that recalls the oldest traditions of Southern festive confectionery.

Our Nostrano extra virgin olive oil, with its delicate profile, helps make these taralli soft and crumbly, keeping them moist for days. Roughly chopped almonds and dark chocolate pieces add texture and surprise to every bite, transforming a simple sweet into a rich and satisfying sensory experience.

The donut shape, typical of taralli, is not just aesthetic: it allows for even baking that leaves the sweets tender inside, perfect for dipping in morning coffee or enjoying with a glass of vincotto or sweet wine during friends' visits. They are the ideal sweet to always have in the pantry when guests arrive, as happened during these past holidays.

These Black Taralli filled our homes with spicy aromas during the holidays, accompanied the most beautiful moments around the table, and now we want to share with you the recipe that made them so special. A sweet that tastes of tradition, family, and those holidays we will cherish until next year.

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Servings: approx. 24 taralli

INGREDIENTS

500 g 00 flour
1/2 sachet baking powder
50 g bitter cocoa
100 g sugar
40 g Nostrano extra virgin olive oil Oleificio Fratelli Vieste
80 g almonds
100 g chopped dark chocolate
zest of 1 orange
1 tablespoon cinnamon
salt
approx. 300 ml vincotto

Preparation

1- Combine the sifted flour with the baking powder, sugar, cocoa, oil, grated orange zest, and cinnamon.

2- Also add the coarsely chopped almonds and chocolate pieces.

3- Add the vincotto little by little and start kneading until you get a firm and pliable dough.

4- Roll out the dough into ropes with your hands, then shape them into rings to create the taralli.

5- Place the taralli on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 180 degrees for about 12 minutes. They should remain soft. Let cool.