A guided tasting
Find the chocolate that speaks to you.
Compare nine distinctive Amano artisan chocolate bars by origin, cacao, and flavor—from vivid Madagascar fruit to fragrant spice and creamy Venezuelan milk chocolate
At a glance
Chocolate bar comparison
Chocolate bar | Cacao / style | Ingredients | Origin | Flavor / texture notes | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sambirano Valley Madagascar | 70% cocoa
Single-origin dark | Single-origin cocoa, pure cane sugar, cocoa butter, whole vanilla bean | Sambirano Valley, Madagascar | Gentle chocolate, balsamic, cherry, raisin, citrus | Lively acidity, red fruit, and a vivid finish. |
Macoris Dominican Republic | 70% cocoa
Single-origin dark | Single-origin cocoa, pure cane sugar, cocoa butter, whole vanilla bean | Dominican Republic | Molasses, brown sugar, cream, caramel, nuts, dried apricot | A smooth, rounded dark chocolate with softer fruit and caramel notes. |
Dos Ríos, Dominican Republic | 70% cocoa
Single-origin dark | Single-origin cocoa, pure cane sugar, cocoa butter, whole vanilla bean | Dominican Republic | Bergamot orange, blueberry, spices, lavender | Perfume-like aromatics, citrus, and gentle spice. |
Cuyagua Venezuela | 70% cocoa
Single-origin dark | Single-origin cocoa, pure cane sugar, cocoa butter, whole vanilla bean | Cuyagua, Venezuela | Spice, melon, cream, complex chocolate | Complexity, softer fruit, and a long, evolving finish. |
Ocumare Village Venezuela | 48% cocoa
Milk chocolate | Single-origin cocoa beans, pure cane sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, whole vanilla beans | Ocumare Village, Venezuela | Maraschino cherry, apricot, caramel, hazelnut, cream | Milk chocolate fans who still want origin character and layered flavor. |
Raspberry Rose | 55% cocoa
Flavored dark | Single-origin cocoa, pure cane sugar, cocoa butter, raspberries, rose petals, whole vanilla beans, rose extract | Guayas River Basin, Ecuador | Raspberry, rose, rich dark chocolate, crunchy texture | Gifting, dessert boards, and berry-forward chocolate fans. |
Mango Chili | 65% cocoa
Flavored dark | Single-origin cocoa beans, pure cane sugar, cocoa butter, mango, arbol chilis, whole vanilla bean | Guayas River Basin, Ecuador | Mango, rich Ecuadorian cocoa, smoky arbol chili warmth | Fruit with gentle heat and a lingering finish. |
Citrus Mélange À Trois | 63% cocoa
Flavored dark | Single-origin cocoa beans, pure cane sugar, cocoa butter, whole vanilla beans, yuzu, tangerine, grapefruit, and orange pieces | Ecuador | Yuzu, tangerine, grapefruit, orange pieces, dark chocolate | Orange chocolate, citrus oils, and bright contrast with dark chocolate. |
Cardamom Black Pepper | 60% cocoa
Flavored dark | Single-origin cocoa beans, cocoa butter, pure cane sugar, cardamom, single-estate black pepper, whole vanilla bean | Dominican Republic | Bergamot orange, blueberry, lavender, cardamom, black pepper | Warm spices, floral cacao, and a little crunch. |
01
70% cacao
Single-origin dark
Sambirano Valley Madagascar
Sambirano Valley, Madagascar
Tastes like
Gentle chocolate, balsamic, cherry, raisin, citrus
Compared
The brightest fruit profile in the single-origin lineup.
Best for
Lively acidity, red fruit, and a vivid finish.
This is the bar to choose when you want dark chocolate with lift. Cherry, raisin, and citrus sit over a gentle chocolate base for a clear, expressive tasting experience.
02
70% cacao
Single-origin dark
Macoris Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Tastes like
Molasses, brown sugar, cream, caramel, nuts, dried apricot
Compared
The most dessert-like single-origin bar, with brown sugar warmth and nutty depth.
Best for
A smooth, rounded dark chocolate with softer fruit and caramel notes.
Macoris leans warm, rounded, and gently sweet. Its natural notes of molasses, caramel, nuts, cream, and dried apricot offer complexity without sharp brightness.
03
70% cacao
Single-origin dark
Dos Ríos, Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Tastes like
Bergamot orange, blueberry, spices, lavender
Compared
The most floral and aromatic single-origin bar.
Best for
Perfume-like aromatics, citrus, and gentle spice.
Dos Ríos is aromatic and expressive, with notes of bergamot orange, blueberry, spice, and lavender. Its bright character gives this dark chocolate a distinctive lift.
04
70% cacao
Single-origin dark
Cuyagua Venezuela
Tastes like
Spice, melon, cream, complex chocolate
Compared
The most layered and rare-origin expression in the group.
Best for
Complexity, softer fruit, and a long, evolving finish.
Rare Venezuelan cacao gives Cuyagua a complex profile of spice, melon, cream, and deep chocolate. Less citrus-bright than Madagascar and more layered than Macoris, it rewards slow tasting.
05
48% cacao
Milk chocolate
Ocumare Village Venezuela
Tastes like
Maraschino cherry, apricot, caramel, hazelnut, cream
Compared
The only milk chocolate here, with the softest texture and creamiest profile.
Best for
Milk chocolate fans who still want origin character and layered flavor.
Ocumare Village is a gentle milk chocolate with notes of cherry, apricot, caramel, hazelnut, and cream. Its softer character lets the cacao feel smooth and rounded.
06
55% cacao
Flavored dark
Raspberry Rose
Tastes like
Raspberry, rose, rich dark chocolate, crunchy texture
Compared
The most romantic and floral bar, with berry brightness and crunch.
Best for
Gifting, dessert boards, and berry-forward chocolate fans.
Raspberry Rose pairs dark chocolate with bright raspberry and a gentle rose note. It feels fruit-forward and floral, with a crisp texture and lively finish.
07
65% cacao
Flavored dark
Mango Chili
Tastes like
Mango, rich Ecuadorian cocoa, smoky arbol chili warmth
Compared
The warmest and most adventurous flavored bar.
Best for
Fruit with gentle heat and a lingering finish.
Mango Chili combines creamy mango with smoky chili warmth. The lively contrast lingers after the chocolate melts.
08
63% cacao
Flavored dark
Citrus Mélange À Trois
Tastes like
Yuzu, tangerine, grapefruit, orange pieces, dark chocolate
Compared
The juiciest and most citrus-forward flavored bar.
Best for
Orange chocolate, citrus oils, and bright contrast with dark chocolate.
Yuzu, tangerine, and grapefruit enrich the dark chocolate while small orange pieces add a juicy texture. This bar feels sharp, fresh, and citrus-led.
09
60% cacao
Flavored dark
Cardamom Black Pepper
Tastes like
Bergamot orange, blueberry, lavender, cardamom, black pepper
Compared
The most spice-forward aromatic bar, built on Dos Ríos chocolate.
Best for
Warm spices, floral cacao, and a little crunch.
Cardamom Black Pepper is a spiced dark chocolate bar with fragrant cardamom and gentle black pepper warmth. It keeps the chocolate aromatic while adding a savory, warming finish.