dark chocolate · 65% cacao · Nicaragua

Chocolate Makers

by Pierre Marcolini · Matagalpa, Nicaragua · rated 4.8/5

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

OriginMatagalpa, Nicaragua
Bean varietyCriollo
Cacao65%
Intensity6/10
Aciditylow
Bitternessmedium-high
Sweetnessmedium
Texturecreamy
Finishdry, short persistence
Roast profiledark
Primary notesturmeric, ginger, caramel, toffee
Secondary notesmoss, wet earth, raspberry, pomegranate
Flavor familiesspicy, earthy, fruity
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla
Dietaryvegan
Allergensnuts, gluten traces
AwardsSalon du Chocolat Award, Good Food Award Winner

Pairings

Beverages: pour-over coffee, pinot noir, bourbon, chai

Food: fresh berries, croissant

Questions

What does Chocolate Makers taste like?

Refined chocolate from Matagalpa, Nicaragua 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, with a creamy texture and a dry finish of short persistence.

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