Chuao 70% Reserve Dark Chocolate. The cocoa from Chuao is widely considered to be the world's best. For centuries, the farmers of Chuao have faithfully grown this native Venezuelan criollo cocoa. They ritually harvest and ferment the beans, then sun-dry them in front of their historic church. The cocoa is incredibly flavorful, deep, complex. It is truly representative of Amano's vision of the flavors that are achievable when extremely good quality cocoa is combined with time, sensitivity, and a chocolate maker's love. Chuao is Amano's most complete chocolate with notes of plum, blueberry, blackberry, molasses, coffee, and almonds.

Fine chocolate is a growing industry. Amano is the best reviewed of all the American chocolate makers and their award winning chocolate has been honored by domestic and international associations. All bars have awards from the prestigious London Academy of Chocolate. Amano chocolate can pair with fine wines and ports. Tasting gourmet chocolate is very much like tasting fine wine using the same language for descriptions. Chocolate tastings are becoming as popular as wine tastings.

Each 2 oz. bar is individually foil wrapped and beautifully boxed. Each box is printed on high grade paper providing a luxurious feel in the hand. The painting on the Chuao box is an original piece of artwork by artist Diane Whitehead, commissioned by Amano Artisan Chocolate.