dark chocolate · 77% cacao · Venezuela

Venezuelan Black Willie's UK Dark Earthen Venezuela Rio

by Venezuelan Black Willie's · Chuao, Venezuela · rated 4.8/5

This chocolate opens with a deep, almost meditative note of black tea, enriched by the sun-soaked sweetness of apricot and the dark, syrupy allure of date. A subtle undercurrent of malt and espresso adds a roasty complexity, while fleeting leafy whispers evoke the freshness of a rainforest floor. Its creamy texture melts into a fleeting finish, leaving a quiet hum of bittersweet elegance that energizes the palate.

Tasting profile

OriginChuao, Venezuela
Bean varietyTrinitario
Cacao77%
Intensity6/10
Aciditylow
Bitternessmedium-high
Sweetnesslow
Texturecreamy
Finishlingering, short persistence
Roast profilemedium-light
Primary notesblack tea, apricot, date
Secondary notesmalt, espresso, leafy
Flavor familiesfruity, roasted, herbal_vegetal
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla
Dietaryvegan, gluten-free, keto-friendly
Allergens
AwardsCocoa of Excellence Programme

Pairings

Beverages: espresso, dessert wine

Food: brie

Questions

What does Venezuelan Black Willie's UK Dark Earthen Venezuela Rio taste like?

Refined chocolate from Chuao, Venezuela with dominant notes of black tea, apricot. Secondary flavors of malt, espresso emerge as it melts. Lingering finish with short persistence.

What drinks pair well with Venezuelan Black Willie's UK Dark Earthen Venezuela Rio?

Recommended beverage pairings: espresso, dessert wine. Food pairings: brie.

How intense is Venezuelan Black Willie's UK Dark Earthen Venezuela Rio?

Intensity 6/10, medium-high bitterness, low acidity, low sweetness, with a creamy texture and a lingering finish of short persistence.

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