dark chocolate · 74% cacao · Dominican Republic

The Nēnē Lonohana USA Dark Crossover Hawai'i USA

by The Nēnē Lonohana · La Altagracia, Dominican Republic · rated 4.7/5

This dark chocolate unfolds like a contemplative ocean breeze, its briny seaweed and salt notes dancing over the palate with a whisper of toasted bread crust. A sultry undercurrent of port emerges mid-taste, adding a velvety sweetness that contrasts beautifully with its buttery texture and refined bitterness. The finish is luxuriously long, as if the waves themselves are reluctant to retreat.

Tasting profile

OriginLa Altagracia, Dominican Republic
Bean varietyTrinitario
Cacao74%
Intensity6/10
Aciditylow
Bitternessmedium
Sweetnesslow
Texturebuttery
Finishlingering, long persistence
Roast profilemedium
Primary notesseaweed, salt, toast
Secondary notesport
Flavor familiessavory_umami, winey_fermented
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar
Dietaryvegan, gluten-free, keto-friendly
Allergens
AwardsNorthwest Chocolate Festival Award

Pairings

Beverages: pour-over coffee

Food: aged cheddar, gorgonzola, charcuterie

Questions

What does The Nēnē Lonohana USA Dark Crossover Hawai'i USA taste like?

Complex chocolate from La Altagracia, Dominican Republic with dominant notes of seaweed, salt. Secondary flavors of port emerge as it melts. Lingering finish with long persistence.

What drinks pair well with The Nēnē Lonohana USA Dark Crossover Hawai'i USA?

Recommended beverage pairings: pour-over coffee. Food pairings: aged cheddar, gorgonzola, charcuterie.

How intense is The Nēnē Lonohana USA Dark Crossover Hawai'i USA?

Intensity 6/10, medium bitterness, low acidity, low sweetness, with a buttery texture and a lingering finish of long persistence.

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