Soma chocolatemaker Porcelana, Venezuela dark chocolate 70% box, white with a colorful abstract shape, 65g

Soma Porcelana 70%

Name: Soma Porcelana 70%
Brand: Soma
SKU: A-SOM-115
Price: 23.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (10 reviews)

Weight: 65 g

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REASONS TO LOVE

Bean to Bar

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Woman Owned

This rare Criollo cacao (often referred to as the holy grail of cacao) from the region south of Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela is known as Porcelana. A gentle roast and conch exposes an extraordinary and complex chocolate containing a full scale of delicate tasting notes. Very round with a freakishly long finish. Quiet and mighty,

Notes: cream, cashews, figs, grass, strawberries, coconut, honey, orange marmalade

MAKER: Soma
COUNTRY: Canada
CACAO ORIGIN: Zulia Venezuela

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Ingredients: cacao nibs, organic cane sugar, cocoa butter

May contain traces of milk, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and eggs.

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Fine cacao beans used for craft chocolate

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Maker

Soma

Soma was founded by David Castellan and Cynthia Leung in 2003. A rarity in the industry, Soma are adept at both chocolate making, and also a fantastic chocolatier. At the time, ‘bean to bar’ chocolate wasn’t necessarily even a term! Anybody who knew how to make chocolate were those who worked for big chocolate companies. Soma was one of the first to tackle the micro batch chocolate bar production. Besides their wonderful line of chocolate bars, Soma also uses their chocolate to make ganache for truffles, and other chocolate treats. Soma's high quality chocolate bars have been awarded multiple times over the years. First starting off in a 400 square foot tiny corner of an old whiskey distillery, Soma now has two chocolate factories in Toronto, Canada.

Cacao region

Zulia

Zulia is Venezuela's westernmost state, home to the historic Maracaibo cacao-growing region and the Sur del Lago area. Around 1800, Venezuela was the world's largest cacao producer, with creole cultivation expanding from Zulia southward. The region contains Lake Maracaibo and major trading ports, combining agricultural significance with historical importance to global chocolate trade.

Cacao estate

Villa Gaby

From Colombia’s Arauca River Basin, on the border with Venezuala, the Villa Gaby farm is owned and run by a second-generation cacao grower named Elizabeth Agudelo. The Arauca region itself is notable because of its high concentration of indigenous peoples, for whom cacao is an important source of income. Recently, Elizabeth has identified Arauqita5, a native Colombian cacao varietal growing on her farm, and in 2016 and 2017, her cacao received international recognition for its excellence.

Cacao strain

Porcelana

Porcelana; the name is Spanish for “porcelain,” a reference to the stark white color of the seeds borne in their small, pale green pods. Porcelana is one of the cultivars of the the Criollo group. Porcelana is perhaps one of the best-known ultra-rare cacao varietals, only grown in a small region of Venezuela and Colombia. It’s become one of the most prized and expensive cacaos in the world thanks to its near complete lack of bitterness and delicate chocolaty flavor.

Every porcelana chocolate I've tried is definitely fantastic, but this one has to take the cake. I feel like with a lot of chocolates, all the talk about "notes" and "fragrance" are overstated. But not with this bar, not at all, you could give it to someone who isn't really into chocolate all that much and they'd still probably notice and enjoy its unique taste.

Happy in TN

This bar was a gift and they really scored here.. Soma is the best but the higher price point always makes me less likely to indulge. The smooth lingering taste allows a tiny piece of this bar to linger forever. Thus you can really string it out. I only wish I was rich and could buy this for my everyday chocolate.

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Good service

Initially my first order was melted due to fedex. Bar and cocoa replaced my chocolate right away

Smooth and complex

Soma chocolatiers do an excellent job of processing their chocolates and this bar showcases their talents. It has a delicate mix of soft fruity and bright spring earthy & nutty notes. It melts smoothly in your mouth and is a delight to savor!

Soma Porcelana 70%

Low level of astringency & bitterness, the perfect balance of acidity/fruity notes, nut, spice & caramel aromas. All these nuances need to be researched and savored. Scents of light coconut milk & wild strawberries. It begins with this feeling of vegan chocolate cashew pudding. The texture is creamy but not buttery followed by cashews & almonds aromas. Then fruits crispy flavors follow up. The predominant taste of fruits infused acacia honey with soft notes of figs, strawberries & orange marmalade. Since the first bite, you can notice earthy aftertaste with the characteristic bitterness of orange marmalade. The testing experience is very friendly also for people on the side of milk chocolate.