This is one of the larger bars I've tasted in a while at 110 grams (3.9 oz.). It may also be the first bar crafted in Italy that I've reviewed since my trip to Venice in 2019. Inside the label can be found a spiderweb chart which shows the degree of certain characteristics the maker notes for the bar. I generally agree with the assessment, though I would nudge the roasted metric a bar higher.
Ingredients: cocao mass from Madagascar, sugar, cocoa butter
I do not usually start my reviews with comments about the bar itself, but I would say this bar is unique in its composition. Mission Chocolate, a Brazilian chocolate maker, named this bar "Two Rivers" and it is apparent from the bar why. One side is a light chocolate and the other is darker, with the two sides separated by a wavy partition reminiscent of two rivers meeting. From the website: "The name Two Rivers: Rio Negro + Rio Solimões comes from my boat ride on the Amazon River in the Amazon Rainforest. There is an intersection where these two rivers meet and maintain separate for miles."
As further explained on the website, the lighter side has the taste of "brownie, cocoa, and chocolate cake." I would agree with this assessment and note that the bitterness is mild, but the aftertaste is lengthy. The darker side, which the website calls "reddish" has a fruity aspect, with cherry and citrus notes. The bitterness of this side is low and the aftertaste is brief. The rating I would give to the lighter side is 8.9, while the darker side is 9.7.
Congratulation to Mission Chocolate for creating a unique and delicious bar!
Ingredients: cacao, organic sugar, cacao butter
This bar is quite bitter and has a strongly chalky texture. The flavor is dominated by earth notes: coffee, charcoal and possibly a hint of molasses. The bitterness runs into the aftertaste, which is lengthy. 6.2
This bar has on its label an emblem that indicates that it won a gold award from the Singapore chocolate awards. As you can tell from my rating I would likely have not given it an award, though those who enjoy chocolate with a punch might rate this highly.
