It could only have happened in Italy. Hazelnut first met chocolate in Turin during the Napoleonic wars. Thrown together by fate, they were a dreamy combination. They first appeared as decadent little treats called Gianduja. Then they softened into a famous hazelnut and chocolate spread. Now there’s a new outrageous twist to their relationship, as we’ve been making them into a velvety drink, perfect for toasting the greatest Italian couple of all time.