Cacaosuyo

Cacaosuyo - Piura Select, 70%

70 g Fine Dark Chocolate
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Regular price $12.00 USD
Sale price $12.00 USD Regular price

Ranked in the Top 100 Chocolates in the World.

Origin & Craftsmanship
Piura Select is one of Cacaosuyo’s most celebrated bars, made with rare Piura cacao from northern Peru — prized for its light, floral, and fruit-forward flavor. This bar is crafted with meticulous bean-to-bar precision, using careful fermentation and gentle roasting to preserve the delicate nuances of the cacao and highlight its unique terroir.

Flavor Profile
At 70% cacao, this bar is both refined and vibrant. Expect bright citrus and tropical fruit notes up front, followed by subtle hints of honey, raisins, and vanilla-like sweetness, all wrapped in a silky cocoa finish. The result is a balanced chocolate that feels bright, expressive, and elegantly layered.

Award & Recognition
In 2025, the Piura Select 70% bar was named “Best Dark Chocolate in the World” at the International Chocolate Awards — a prestigious distinction that underscores its exceptional quality and flavour complexity.

Tasting & Pairing Guide

Let a square melt slowly on your tongue: the initial fruity brightness blooms first, then transitions into gentle sweetness and a mellow cocoa finish. Pair this bar with a light, fruit-forward red wine such as Pinot Noir or Gamay to mirror its fruit notes. For a non-alcoholic option, a floral herbal tea (like hibiscus or rooibos) complements the bar’s vibrant character. Snacks like dried apricots, toasted almonds, or citrus-zested shortbread enhance both texture and flavour interplay.

Summary

The Piura Select 70% bar by Cacaosuyo is an exceptional expression of Peruvian cacao — award-winning, terroir-rich, and beautifully balanced. Its bright fruitiness, nuanced sweetness, and silky finish make it a standout choice for dark-chocolate lovers who appreciate depth and elegance in every bite.

Soy Free, Gluten Free, Not Alkalized, No Lecithin, Vegan

Cacaosuyo is a premier Peruvian bean-to-bar chocolate maker based in Lima, co-founded by Eduardo Lanfranco and Samir Giha. They focus on preserving and celebrating rare Peruvian cacao varieties with full traceability. Their meticulous process includes lab-based genetic analysis, shaded “pre-secado” drying to preserve nuanced aromas, and direct work with smallholder farmers across Peru. Their bars—crafted fresh without aging—have won multiple International Chocolate Awards. With offerings from jungle to highlands, Cacaosuyo represents both terroir authenticity and social sustainability.

Cacao mass, sugar, cocoa butter
No lecithins. No vanilla. Just cacao and craftsmanship.

Keep in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and strong odors. Store at maximum
18 ° C in its original packaging

Our chocolate makers proudly refrain from using any artificial stabilizers or preservatives in their products, making their creations more temperature-sensitive compared to other premium chocolates.

To ensure the optimal taste experience, it's advisable to store our chocolates in a cool, dry place where the temperature hovers between 16°C and 18°C. Please refrain from refrigerating our chocolates, as this may cause sugar crystallization due to increased humidity, altering their texture and flavor.

On the contrary, if stored in excessively high temperatures, cocoa butter may separate and form a white film on the chocolate's surface. This loss of cocoa butter can lead to the chocolate drying out and, consequently, a potential alteration in flavor. Your mindful storage practices will help preserve the integrity of our delectable chocolates.