dark chocolate · 90% cacao · Philippines

Dominicana Agostoni Italy Dark Naked Dominican Republic

by Dominicana Agostoni · Batangas, Philippines · rated 4.8/5

This 90% dark chocolate unfurls like a nocturne for the senses—an intense burst of tart raspberry and redcurrant dances with the earthiness of truffle, while a whisper of anchovy adds a saline intrigue. Its buttery texture melts into a crescendo of dried apricot and bitter cacao, leaving a fleeting, almost spectral finish that beckons another bite. A bold, unapologetic profile for those who crave complexity.

Tasting profile

OriginBatangas, Philippines
Bean varietyCriollo
Cacao90%
Intensity9/10
Aciditymedium
Bitternessvery high
Sweetnessvery low
Texturebuttery
Finishlingering, short persistence
Roast profiledark
Primary notesraspberry, redcurrant, sultana, apricot
Secondary notesanchovy, truffle
Flavor familiesfruity, earthy, savory_umami
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar
Dietaryvegan, gluten-free, keto-friendly
Allergens
AwardsInternational Chocolate Awards - Gold, Best Flavored Bar

Pairings

Beverages: espresso, pinot noir

Food: aged cheddar, fresh berries

Questions

What does Dominicana Agostoni Italy Dark Naked Dominican Republic taste like?

Balanced chocolate from Batangas, Philippines with dominant notes of raspberry, redcurrant. Secondary flavors of anchovy, truffle emerge as it melts. Lingering finish with short persistence.

What drinks pair well with Dominicana Agostoni Italy Dark Naked Dominican Republic?

Recommended beverage pairings: espresso, pinot noir. Food pairings: aged cheddar, fresh berries.

How intense is Dominicana Agostoni Italy Dark Naked Dominican Republic?

Intensity 9/10, very high bitterness, medium acidity, very low sweetness, with a buttery texture and a lingering finish of short persistence.

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