Born in Piedmont last century, it soon spread throughout Italy due to its well-balanced bittersweet taste and, above all, to the great reputation of the 'Barolo' name which immediately differentiated it from the other alcoholic beverages containing China Calissaja barks. The inventor of a genuine recipe, Giulio Cocchi was also the champion of the Barolo Chinato spreading. In the 19th century Barolo Chinato became popular as a wine used for medicinal purposes. As a matter of fact, in Piedmont it was a traditional antidote for several minor diseases, especially cold diseases.Made with Barolo wine and infused with the bark of the Calissaja Quinine tree, rhubarb root and a well designed mix of herbs and spices, the Cocchi Barolo Chinato is a fabulous way to end a meal, especially when paired with an indulgent piece of dark chocolate.