dark chocolate · 65% cacao · Nicaragua
Chocolate Makers
by Pierre Marcolini · Matagalpa, Nicaragua
This chocolate unfolds like a quiet fireside story, beginning with a golden hum of turmeric and ginger that melts into a buttery caramel and toffee warmth. As it lingers, earthy notes of moss and wet soil evoke the deep Nicaraguan forest floor, before a fleeting whisper of tart raspberry and pomegranate offers a final spark of brightness. The creamy texture contrasts beautifully with its dry, ephemeral finish, leaving an impression both grounding and fleeting.
Tasting profile
Pairings
Beverages: pour-over coffee, pinot noir, bourbon, chai
Food: fresh berries, croissant
Questions
What does Chocolate Makers taste like?
Refined chocolate with dominant notes of turmeric, ginger. Secondary flavors of moss, wet earth emerge as it melts. Dry finish with short persistence.
What drinks pair well with Chocolate Makers?
Recommended beverage pairings: pour-over coffee, pinot noir, bourbon, chai. Food pairings: fresh berries, croissant.
How intense is Chocolate Makers?
Intensity 6/10, medium-high bitterness, low acidity, medium sweetness.
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