From Baton Rouge to Milan, Hong Kong to Sydney, Hampstead to Carnaby Street, Venchi is primarily a chocolatier with an eye for flamboyant primary designs. This is the Christian Dior of chocolate or perhaps more Gucci. Ice cream was first introduced only in 2006. The chocolate business dates back to Turin in 1878. The web site even matches chocolate with wines and liquers. In the shops it is called a wall of chocolates. The prestige box goes up to £94, so you might need a phd in chocolate blends to fill your box – the empty box is £3.50. There are cheaper but no less flamboyantly boxed ideas . Currently 85 stores worldwide. Also mail order.
