Chocolate of the Day:
Venchi
Cuor Di Cacao 85% (bar)
Good ++
Weight: 1.76 oz. (50 g.) / 3.52 oz. (100 g.) in 1 bar
Calories: 300 calories in 1/2 bar
Cost: $7.75 for 1 bar
Purchased from: Chocosphere.com, online order
Welcome to Day #4 of Italian Chocolate Theme Week.
This thick, faceted ultra-dark had fermented fruit, earth, green jungle, mild sour/bitter aroma and faint vanilla tobacco aroma and flavor notes. The taste also had a light marshmallow floral note. The texture was relatively smooth and creamy.
Venchi
Cuor Di Cacao 85% (bar)
Good ++
Weight: 1.76 oz. (50 g.) / 3.52 oz. (100 g.) in 1 bar
Calories: 300 calories in 1/2 bar
Cost: $7.75 for 1 bar
Purchased from: Chocosphere.com, online order
Welcome to Day #4 of Italian Chocolate Theme Week.
This thick, faceted ultra-dark had fermented fruit, earth, green jungle, mild sour/bitter aroma and faint vanilla tobacco aroma and flavor notes. The taste also had a light marshmallow floral note. The texture was relatively smooth and creamy.
The chocolate possessed a variety of deep and serious notes, all balanced and with soft edges.
It lacked brightness and light -- no ripe citrus or summer peach and strawberry Criollo cacao notes here. But, then again, one may not associate these traits with 85% chocolate.
Ingredients: Chocolate liquor (chocolate liquor from Ecuador 26.5%, sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier: soy lecithin, natural vanilla flavor.
