Vitis Noir

70% cocoa content Spicy notes such as Java pepper and cinnamon blossom support the fruity aroma of the cocoa beans from Santo Domingo. This chocolate was produced in collaboration with top wineries of the VDP (Association of German Prädikat and Quality Wine Estates).V.)manufactured. For Pinot Noir wines that may also have a slightly oaky character. The flavored cocoa for this exclusive dark chocolate – Vitis Noir comes from Santo Domingo. To refine the chocolate, spices are added, including Java pepper and cinnamon blossom. A Trinitario bean from Santo Domingo is used for this exclusive chocolate. This 70% chocolate develops aromas of exotic fruit, vanilla, milk and honey. The Trinitario is one of the important basic varieties of cocoa. It originally comes from the island of Trinidad. The variety originated there in the 18th century. Century, after Criollo cocoa was almost completely destroyed by a natural disaster. At that time, the plantations were reforested with Forastero cocoa, which led to hybridization with the remains of the Criollo trees. The resulting Trinitario bean has the resistance of the Forastero, but the excellent, strong cocoa taste and the expressive aroma of the Criollo. Another possibility for the origin of the Trinitario is told in Venezuela. It is assumed that the plants originated there and were then moved to Trinidad. The sought-after Criollo cocoa bean also grows on Santo Domingue. It accounts for only 5% of global cocoa production, although it has a sweet aroma, almost no bitterness and a delicate taste. Due to this minimal production quantity, the beans are in high demand and are therefore purchased by larger companies. Saint Domingue’s cocoa production can only cover about 1% of the world’s cocoa demand. The origin of pepper lies in India. A wide variety of pepper is grown and processed there. It is now also cultivated in Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Brazil. Pepper grows in the form of grapes on a 3-4 meter high climbing plant and can be harvested up to twice a year. Pepper is known in four different colors. This depends on when the pepper is harvested and how it is processed. Green pepper is harvested when unripe and then pickled in salt water as quickly as possible or quickly dried at high temperatures or freeze-dried. This preserves the green color. Black pepper is produced by harvesting it when it is green and then air-drying it. Red pepper is fully ripe harvested fruit, which is also pickled in brine to preserve its color. White pepper is the stone core of red pepper. For this purpose, the pulp is fermented, then peeled and dried in the sun or thereby bleached. The name Java pepper refers to the growing area of ​​the pepper, which gives it its name. The cinnamon blossom appears somewhat unusual. This is obtained from the developing fruit of the cinnamon tree and is very similar to a clove. The cinnamon blossom is harvested by hand because a cinnamon tree only ever produces very few blossoms. Its taste is mild, slightly floral and fruity-sweet. It lacks the intense and woody taste of the cinnamon stick. The Vitis Noir chocolate goes very well with Pinot Noir wines, which have a somewhat woody character. The same goes for a Merlot, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Pinot Noir or Trollinger. Try our other chocolates with cocoa from Santo Domingo: Coeure de Cacao Saint Domingue Orange Saint Domingue In a gift package with the appropriate wine, the excellent chocolate can serve as an excellent souvenir. For Father's Day, but also Mother's Day, chocolate is a present that is not an everyday occurrence. But the chocolate is also an extraordinary idea when packaged under the Christmas tree or in an Easter basket. If you want to do something good for yourself and live a vegan lifestyle, then this dark chocolate is made for you or you can give it as a gift to like-minded people if you want something special. You can order chocolate and pralines online here in the Schell Chocolates shop. We deliver the chocolates and pralines to the address of your choice. If you wish, you can also have our handcrafted products sent to friends and family. They will certainly be delighted with the exclusive chocolates or delicious pralines. Or stop by our café and enjoy a delicious piece of cake or tart from our in-house pastry shop with an excellent cup of coffee. There we also offer our exclusive chocolates and pralines to take away.