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Gelato is for Romance

Flowers, Cards, and Candy. Check! You might have some big plans with your sweetie this February 14th but we want to let you in on our secret weapon that we swear will be worth it! It’s Gelato. Because it melts in your mouth and its flavors are endless, this sweet treat is the perfect dessert to share with your special someone on Valentine’s Day. Even for the most cynical anti-cupids, we’re asking that you stop in the name of love- and get a scoop or two, or three of gelato because, well… that’s amore!

All by myself    

So even if you’re running solo this Valentine’s Day- gelato is better shared with someone, even if that someone is your best friend, your mother, or hey a stranger works too! But if you’re feeling a little independent that’s okay because like you, gelato is strong enough to stand alone. If made with natural ingredients, its bold and authentic flavor should be enough to impress! Here at Pazzo Gelato, we pride ourselves on using local and natural ingredients in all of our products so that when you dig into a cup of Cheesecake gelato- that’s exactly what it will taste like.

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A Perfect Pair

While we would much prefer to see love blossom in our shop, if you’re looking to create a romantic evening at home gelato makes the perfect nightcap. Stop in and bring home a selection of your favorite flavors (or if you’re thinking straight, your date’s favorite) and pop it in the freezer for a little while. After you’ve enjoyed dinner you can reveal the final course: dessert and wine!  While you can’t go wrong serving any of our gelatos, check out a few matches made in heaven:

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Merlot: If you’re serving one of our rich chocolate flavors, such as Dark Chocolate or Mocha Chip we suggest pairing it with a merlot! Why? Because the richness of merlot and its plum flavors go well with dark chocolate and complement the dessert’s softer flavors.

Sauvignon Blanc: Embodying a natural tartness- it is important to allow both the wine and the gelato flavor to be present. Creamy and soft cheese flavors go well with this wine so I would suggest pairing it with our Vanilla Bean, Caramel Sea Salt or Mascarpone gelato flavors!

Sparkling Wine: Pop open a bottle of champagne or Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine) because there is much to celebrate- specifically that fruit sorbets go great with the crispness of sparkling wine. Strawberries, blueberries, mangoes and citrus fruit all pair wonderfully so try our Orange-Pineapple, Berry or Lemon flavors!

Two spoons and a container of gelato- how much more romantic can you get? A flavor that fits your loved one’s personality or trying something different together makes a wonderful experience! Plus, whipping out a bottle of wine that perfectly complements your choice of gelato will really win you over some brownie points! Speaking of brownies, we have those too! In fact, we’re a one stop shop for everything sweet that you’ll need for the big date- but we’re not suggesting you skip the flowers! 

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