Piura Blanco, Peru Dark Chocolate 76%

Name: Piura Blanco, Peru Dark Chocolate 76%
Brand: Castronovo Chocolate
Price: 15.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Soy Free

Nut Free

$15.00

Save 0

Sold out

Flavor Profile: Crafted from Peru’s rare Piura Blanco (white) cacao, this dark chocolate bar has a flavor profile of mango, starfruit, caramel, and almond with a delicate chocolate flavor and low bitterness..

In stock, ready to ship
Inventory on the way

Product variants

ingredients

organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter. 76% cacao

allergens

Made in a facility that uses milk and wheat. Contains no nuts. Made in a nut-free facility. (nut-free and soy-free).

origins story

After six years, I returned to the Cacao and Chocolate Salon in Lima, Peru,
on a mission: to find the most extraordinary cacao for you. I tasted my way through countless origins, but one stood out - a rare heirloom cacao from the Piura Valley, known for its white seeds and low tannins.

The cacao is unlike any other. It is the only variety that thrives in the desert climate, where the dry conditions concentrate its fruity flavors. When I tasted its cacao pulp it was so delicate, creamy and mild. Roasting this cacao requires precision. I’ve developed a technique that balances its natural citric acidity, reminiscent of starfruit, with a soft nuttiness of almond.
This careful approach allows me to use less sugar, creating a chocolate that’s both healthier and bitter-free.

I invite you to savor this chocolate that is vibrant, nuanced, and satisfying.

shipping & returns

All sales are final. We are not able to accept returns. If you are dissatisfied, please contact us. Free shipping on all U.S. orders $100+. We ship all of our orders on gel ice packs and insulation. We use FedEx 2-day express service for all addresses with the exception of PO Boxes for which we use USPS 4-day Priority mail.

awards

Meet Mamo Hernán

The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, or the "Heart of the World," is sacred to the Arhuaco people. Mamo Hernán stewards the community's cacao with reverence, adhering to principles that honor its spiritual significance. By preserving native varieties and avoiding monoculture, Arhuacos maintain a harmonious relationship with the Earth. For the Arhuacos, cacao is more than a crop – it's a connection to their ancestral territory, which they heal and protect through devoted care.