dark chocolate · 73% cacao · Venezuela

Caracas Bessone Italy Flavored Crossover

by Caracas Bessone · Sur del Lago, Venezuela · rated 4.8/5

This chocolate greets your palate with a bold interplay of black pepper and cayenne, igniting a delicate warmth that is soothed by herbal whispers of oregano and sage. As it melts, velvety notes of caramel and toffee emerge, punctuated by a tang reminiscent of creamy yogurt, leaving a long, evolving finish that lingers like a symphony. Its refined complexity invites reflection, balancing intensity with a restrained sweetness and almost no acidity.

Tasting profile

OriginSur del Lago, Venezuela
Bean varietyNacional
Cacao73%
Intensity6/10
Acidityvery low
Bitternessmedium
Sweetnessmedium
Texturevelvety
Finishevolving, long persistence
Roast profilecustom
Primary notesblack pepper, cayenne, oregano, sage
Secondary notescaramel, toffee, yogurt
Flavor familiesspicy, sweet, herbal_vegetal
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar, cocoa butter
Dietaryvegan, keto-friendly
Allergensnuts, gluten traces
AwardsGreat Taste Award - 2 Stars

Pairings

Beverages: pour-over coffee, bourbon

Food: charcuterie

Questions

What does Caracas Bessone Italy Flavored Crossover taste like?

Bold chocolate from Sur del Lago, Venezuela with dominant notes of black pepper, cayenne. Secondary flavors of caramel, toffee emerge as it melts. Evolving finish with long persistence.

What drinks pair well with Caracas Bessone Italy Flavored Crossover?

Recommended beverage pairings: pour-over coffee, bourbon. Food pairings: charcuterie.

How intense is Caracas Bessone Italy Flavored Crossover?

Intensity 6/10, medium bitterness, very low acidity, medium sweetness, with a velvety texture and a evolving finish of long persistence.

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