Chocolates is a subcategory of over 30 products, at its core represented by the premium single-origin chocolates of the Basque master chocolatier Rafa Gorrotxategi - from Madagascar (65 %), Venezuela (70 % and 85 %) and an unusual speciality made with smoked sheep's milk from the Solomon Islands, complemented by instant and 100% unsweetened cocoa. The range is extended by coconut bubbles and fruit in chocolate from San Andrés, almonds in turrón and chocolate from Pablo Garrigos Ibanez, and luxury pralines with white caramel chocolate and salt from Sal de Ibiza.
How to find your way around this category
Rafa Gorrotxategi single-origin chocolates come from a specific cocoa-growing region and carry a percentage indicating the cocoa content - the higher the percentage, the more bitter and intense the flavour. Terra Cacao milk chocolate is a milder, sweeter option. Coconut bubbles and fruit in chocolate from San Andrés are practical smaller treats. Sal de Ibiza pralines combine white caramel chocolate with salt for a sweet-and-salty contrast.
For lovers of dark chocolate choose Venezuela 85 %, for a milder flavour the pistachio or milk version.
Overview of the single-origin chocolates
Chocolate
Cocoa content
Character
Madagascar
65 %
Fruity, pronounced acidity
Venezuela with cider
70 %
Balanced, complex
Venezuela Las Bromelias
85 %
Very bitter, intense
Terra Cacao milk
42 %
Mild, sweeter
Solomon Islands
55 %
Unusual, made with smoked sheep's milk
You will always find the specific weight and exact composition in the detail of the individual product.
Who Rafa Gorrotxategi is
Rafa Gorrotxategi is a respected Basque master chocolatier, known for his bean-to-bar approach - that is, processing the cocoa beans from source through to the finished bar in his own workshop. His chocolates are single-origin, which means that each one comes from a specific growing region (Madagascar, Venezuela) and reflects its unique terroir, much like a quality wine.
Try the Solomon Islands chocolate made with smoked sheep's milk as an original experience - it combines the sweetness of chocolate with an unusual smoky, milky undertone.
Frequently asked questions
What does "single-origin" mean for chocolate?
It means that the cocoa comes from one specific growing region, which gives the chocolate a distinctive, unique flavour profile, much like wine from a single vineyard.
Which cocoa percentage should I choose?
A lower percentage (42-55 %) means a milder and sweeter flavour, a higher percentage (70-85 %) a more bitter and intense profile with less sugar.
Who is Rafa Gorrotxategi?
He is a respected Basque master chocolatier who processes cocoa beans using the bean-to-bar method and makes premium single-origin chocolates.
What is the difference between instant and 100% cocoa?
Instant cocoa contains sugar and is intended for quickly preparing a drink, while 100% cocoa is pure, unsweetened and better suited to cooking or baking.
What are Sal de Ibiza pralines good for?
As a luxury dessert or a gift - they combine white caramel chocolate with salt for a pronounced sweet-and-salty contrast.
The cocoa content and your preferred intensity of bitterness. Also: a higher percentage means a more bitter and intense flavour.
What we base this on
Information from the producer Rafa Gorrotxategi and his bean-to-bar approach. Also: we verify the specific cocoa content and weight for each individual product.
Where the limits are
The stock availability of individual origin chocolates may change. Also: you will find the current status in the product detail.
What this category does not cover
Turróns or biscuits. Also: you will find those in the corresponding categories.