The purest and most uncompromising expression of cacao in the Amedei collection, Toscano Black 100% is crafted entirely from cocoa mass and cocoa butter, with no added sugar.
Rather than simply emphasizing bitterness, Amedei creates a remarkably balanced 100% cacao experience. A carefully composed blend of beans from Ghana, Madagascar, Ecuador and Grenada delivers depth and intensity alongside gentle acidity, roasted complexity and distinctive notes of bread and dried fruit. Amedei describes it as the house's first 100% cocoa-mass creation.
Producer: Amedei Toscana
Origin: Pontedera, Tuscany, Italy
Cacao Origins: Ghana · Madagascar · Ecuador · Grenada
Cocoa: 100%
Added Sugar: None
Style: Pure Cocoa Mass / 100% Extra Dark Chocolate
Format: 50 g / 1.75 oz
The composition is exceptionally pure: cocoa mass and cocoa butter, with a minimum cocoa content of 100%.
Aroma:
Deep and concentrated, with pure roasted cacao at the forefront, followed by distinctive notes of freshly baked bread and dried fruit—the two characteristics highlighted in Amedei's own aromatic profile.
Palate:
Intensely cocoa-driven and completely dry, with an immediate concentration of pure cacao followed by roasted, earthy and subtly fruity nuances. Mild acidity brings lift and definition, while the absence of added sugar allows the natural character of the cacao beans to remain completely exposed.
Texture:
Firm and precise at first, gradually melting into a dense, smooth and enveloping texture. Because there is no sweetness to mask the cacao, the experience is remarkably direct and pure.
Finish:
Exceptionally long and clean, with persistent cocoa, toasted bread, dried fruit and roasted notes. Amedei specifically highlights the lingering yet surprisingly clean finish as one of the defining characteristics of Toscano Black 100%.
Toscano Black 100 represents the ultimate expression of Amedei's Toscano Black collection and was the house's first creation devoted entirely to 100% cocoa mass.
Rather than relying on a single origin, Amedei blends carefully selected beans from Ghana, Madagascar, Ecuador and Grenada, using the different characteristics of each origin to create balance, aromatic complexity and persistence.
It is chocolate reduced to its essence: cacao, craftsmanship and nothing unnecessary.
Amedei Toscano Black 100% is designed for the serious cacao enthusiast.
Completely unsweetened yet surprisingly refined, it demonstrates how beautifully made 100% cacao can offer far more than bitterness. Its combination of mild acidity, roasted depth, dried-fruit complexity and remarkable persistence creates an intense but sophisticated tasting experience.
For those accustomed to 70%, 80% or even 90% dark chocolate, Toscano Black 100% represents the final step—the opportunity to experience fine cacao in its purest possible form.
The intensity and complete absence of sweetness make Toscano Black 100% particularly interesting alongside beverages that provide richness, fruit or natural sweetness.
Excellent with Vintage Port, Madeira, Vin Santo, aged rum, Cognac or Armagnac. A mature Tawny Port can be especially compelling, as its dried-fruit and nutty characteristics soften the intensity of the pure cacao.
For a more adventurous pairing, try it with Barolo Chinato, where bitter herbs, spice and gentle sweetness mirror the chocolate's complexity.
For a non-alcoholic pairing, enjoy with espresso or concentrated specialty coffee—although this creates an intentionally intense, unsweetened experience.
PAIR WITH:
Vintage Port · Madeira · Vin Santo · Barolo Chinato · Aged Rum · Cognac · Armagnac · Espresso
