An intense yet beautifully balanced single-origin 85% dark chocolate crafted by Amedei Toscana from cacao grown on the Caribbean island of Grenada.
Grown on volcanic soils, Grenadian cacao gives this chocolate a distinctive sense of depth and warmth. Amedei's interpretation combines powerful cocoa intensity with an unexpectedly rounded character, revealing elegant notes of fruit compote and dried fruit. Despite its high cacao percentage, the chocolate remains harmonious and refined rather than aggressively bitter.
Producer: Amedei Toscana
Chocolate Origin: Pontedera, Tuscany, Italy
Cacao Origin: Grenada, Caribbean
Cocoa: Minimum 85%
Style: Single-Origin Extra Dark Chocolate
Format: 50 g / 1.75 oz
The recipe is exceptionally pure: cocoa mass, cocoa butter and cane sugar. This restrained composition allows the character of the Grenadian cacao to remain firmly at the center of the tasting experience.
Aroma:
Deep and expressive, with concentrated dark cacao accompanied by aromas of dried fruit, dark fruit preserves and gently roasted cocoa.
Palate:
Powerful yet remarkably composed. Intense cacao leads initially before gradually revealing a rounder fruit character reminiscent of dark-fruit compote and dried fruits. The natural richness of the cacao balances the high percentage beautifully, giving the chocolate impressive depth without excessive bitterness. These fruit-compote and dried-fruit characteristics form Amedei's official aromatic profile for Grenada 85%.
Texture:
Firm and precise with a clean snap, followed by a slow, dense and velvety melt. Its richness gradually coats the palate, allowing the chocolate's deeper aromatic qualities to emerge.
Finish:
Long, warm and persistent, with lingering dark cacao and dried fruit accompanied by a refined bittersweet character.
The Caribbean island of Grenada provides a particularly distinctive environment for cacao cultivation. Amedei highlights the island's volcanic soils as an important element in the personality of this single-origin chocolate.
Grenada is one of Amedei's historic Cru chocolates, a collection designed to showcase the individual characteristics of exceptional cacao origins. Rather than blending beans from several countries, Grenada 85% allows a single origin to take center stage.
It provides a fascinating comparison with Amedei's other Cru chocolates, particularly the brighter Madagascar 72% and the considerably more intense Venezuela 92%.
Amedei Grenada 85% is a superb choice for lovers of serious dark chocolate who want intensity without sacrificing balance.
Its combination of 85% cacao, volcanic terroir, dried-fruit richness and beautifully controlled bitterness gives it a distinctive personality. It sits wonderfully between the fruit-driven Madagascar 72% and the formidable concentration of Venezuela 92%.
For anyone exploring the concept of terroir in fine chocolate, Grenada 85% provides a compelling example of how the origin of the cacao can influence the personality of the finished bar.
The chocolate's combination of high cacao intensity and dried-fruit character makes it particularly suited to aged spirits and fortified wines.
Try it with Vintage Port or Madeira, where sweetness and dried-fruit complexity provide a beautiful counterpoint to the 85% cacao. Aged Caribbean rum is another particularly natural partner, while Cognac and Armagnac complement its warmth and concentration.
For something Italian, Barolo Chinato provides a fascinating combination of bittersweet herbs, spice and dark chocolate.
For a non-alcoholic pairing, enjoy slowly alongside a concentrated espresso.
PAIR WITH:
Vintage Port · Madeira · Barolo Chinato · Aged Rum · Cognac · Armagnac · Espresso
