Dominican Republic Chocolate - RETAIL - Ctn 10 x 45g

Dominican Republic 70%
This exceptional single estate dark chocolate is crafted from organic cacao grown in the heart of the Dominican Republic's Cacao Duarte region. The beans are cultivated and fermented within Reserva Zorzal, a 1000-acre bird sanctuary founded by Charles Kerchner. Dedicated to conservation, the sanctuary preserves 70% of its land as untouched forest, while the remaining 30% is used to grow cacao as a sustainable source of funding.

The cacao is fermented using a two-box system over six days, followed by careful drying on mesh-covered greenhouse decks. These post-harvest methods highlight the natural vibrancy and complexity of Dominican cacao, resulting in a chocolate with bright fruit notes, balanced acidity, and a clean, lingering finish.

Tasting Notes
Bright red berries, subtle citrus, raisin, and roasted nut. Clean finish with fine acidity and a delicate sweetness.

Key Cacoa Details

• Origin: Cacao Duarte, Dominican Republic
  
  
• Cacao Content: 70%
  
  
• Fermentation: 2-box system, 6 days
  
  
• Drying: Greenhouse with mesh-covered decks
  
  
• Certification: Organic
  
  
• Style: Single Estate, Conservation-focused
  
  

About the Producer

Hunted+Gathered is a Melbourne-based bean-to-bar chocolate company founded by brothers Harry and Charlie Nissen. Operating from their headquarters in Cremorne, their mission is to highlight the distinct and complex flavours of the cacao bean. They directly source beans from renowned cacao-producing regions such as Peru, Ecuador, Belize, and the Dominican Republic, ensuring ethical sourcing and the integrity of origin-specific characteristics.

Their chocolate bars consistently contain no more than five ingredients, typically fewer, emphasising simplicity and purity of flavour. Guided by the philosophy "Chocolate. Simply Made Better," the Nissen brothers meticulously craft organic, single-origin chocolates that celebrate the true essence and diversity of cacao.