LUISA ABRAM RIO PURUS WILD CACAO 70%, BRAZIL, 80GR

Much could be said in praise of Luisa Abram's chocolate from the rarest, wild-harvested cacao she taps to the slow churned fermentation, small-batch micro-lot production techniques and so much more. However, none of that can quite convey how unique the taste is. The notes of cacao are direct, clear, and pure but also arresting in just how unique they are compared to any other chocolate. Point blank: nothing else tastes like this. Even to the “dyed in the wool” chocolate aficionado, the flavor journey is uncharted. Luisa Abram’s debut bar has eternal character. It is sophisticated, original, and seductive. Notes of cardamom, molasses, and a dash of liquor harmonize in a creamy texture. Home to premium wild cacao, the Purus River Valley is gilded with promise. Eco-friendly bean collecting empowers native communities, builds local economies, and encourages rainforest conservation. TASTING: burnt fudge, terroir, roasted caramel, showy, bright floral, anise PAIRING: red wines, e.g. Barbera,