dark chocolate · 52% cacao · Trinidad

Pepe Nero DeBondt Italy Flavored Spices/Herbs Trinidad

by Pepe Nero DeBondt · Gran Couva, Trinidad · rated 4.8/5

This chocolate opens with a whisper of dragon fruit’s exotic tang, mellowed by the nutty warmth of roasted groundnuts and peanut butter creaminess. Mid-palate, it unfurls into a nostalgic sweetness of toasted marshmallow and buttery toffee, all grounded by a velvety fudge aroma. The finish is dry yet lingering, leaving a refined trace of tropical warmth and soft spice.

Tasting profile

OriginGran Couva, Trinidad
Bean varietyTrinitario
Cacao52%
Intensity4/10
Acidityvery low
Bitternesslow
Sweetnessmedium
Texturesmooth
Finishdry, persistent persistence
Roast profilemedium
Primary notesdragon fruit, groundnut, peanut
Secondary notesmarshmallow, toffee, fudge
Flavor familiessweet, nutty
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar, milk powder, cocoa butter, vanilla
Dietarygluten-free
Allergensmilk
AwardsGood Food Award Finalist, Best Dark Chocolate

Pairings

Beverages: bourbon

Food: fresh fruit

Questions

What does Pepe Nero DeBondt Italy Flavored Spices/Herbs Trinidad taste like?

Complex chocolate from Gran Couva, Trinidad with dominant notes of dragon fruit, groundnut. Secondary flavors of marshmallow, toffee emerge as it melts. Dry finish with persistent persistence.

What drinks pair well with Pepe Nero DeBondt Italy Flavored Spices/Herbs Trinidad?

Recommended beverage pairings: bourbon. Food pairings: fresh fruit.

How intense is Pepe Nero DeBondt Italy Flavored Spices/Herbs Trinidad?

Intensity 4/10, low bitterness, very low acidity, medium sweetness, with a smooth texture and a dry finish of persistent persistence.

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