Ara Chocolat Porcelana Criollo 70% Venezuela Dark Chocolate Bar

65 gram bar - Paris, France

The Porcelana Criollo 70% is Ara Chocolat’s tribute to one of the world’s most prized cacao varieties. The beans come directly from the historic Caño de Tigre plantation in Venezuela’s Sur del Lago de Maracaibo region, a place long associated with some of the most revered Criollo cacao in the world.

When I taste this bar, what strikes me first is its refinement. The flavor is delicate and quietly complex—soft peanutty notes with a gentle caramel sweetness that feels silky on the palate. It’s not an aggressive chocolate; instead, it unfolds slowly, leaving a graceful finish that lingers long after the last bite.

Porcelana is one of the rarest and most sought-after forms of Criollo cacao, known for its pale beans and elegant flavor profile. Ara keeps the recipe simple—just cacao and unrefined cane sugar—so the character of the cacao can speak clearly.

I often think of this as a "slow chocolate." It’s the kind of bar I like to break off one square at a time and really pay attention to. If you enjoy discovering the subtle side of fine cacao, this is a special one to savor.

A precious bar, perfect for savoring slowly and one I love to gift to the best of friends.

Cacao Origin: Caño de Tigre plantation, Sur del Lago de Maracaibo region of Venezuela
Bean Type: Criollo (Porcelana)