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Las Trincheras 72% Dark Chocolate

Fine cacaos | Smooth nutty | 50g

An incredibly smooth, gently nutty chocolate made bean to bar. A great introduction to dark chocolate.

£41.40
Quantity
Variant
Chulucanas 70% Rio Caribe 72% San Agustin 88% San Vicente 95% Las Trincheras 72% Pure Gold Sambirano 55% Sambirano 71% Surabaya 69%
The Story Of This Chocolate

I have created this incredibly smooth welcoming dark chocolate using a blend of fine single estate cacaos. It's tasting notes are on the softly nutty side of the spectrum making it the perfect introduction to the world of dark chocolate.

Dark chocolates should have depth of flavour and never taste bitter. To achieve this I use only fine heirloom cacaos that have been grown for flavour. I conche them at low temperatures for about 21 days to remove the acidity while protecting their flavours. By comparison industrial chocolate is made in a few hours. Great things are worth waiting for.

Only Natural Ingredients

Cocoa solids 72% minimum. Ingredients: cocoa mass, raw cane sugar, cocoa butter

Allergy Advice

For allergens see ingredients in CAPS.

May contain nuts.

Free from soya and gluten.

Energy, 2310 kJ / 556 kcal
Fat, 38.0g
- of which: Saturates, 22.9g
Carbohydrate, 40.3g
- of which: Sugars, 27.4g
Protein, 9.0g
Salt, <0.01g

Orders placed by 8.30am GMT Monday – Friday excluding bank holidays, are usually dispatched within 1-2 working days. The warehouse does not dispatch on weekends or bank holidays. To work out when your parcel will arrive, you need to add on the delivery time of your chosen service. 

The weight of your parcel is calculated as the total weight of the individual products plus the weight of the outer shipping packaging. We may split orders into more than one parcel.  

For security, hampers are always sent specially via DPD delivery.

£41.40
Las Trincheras 72%
From £3.45
Our fine cacaos have incredible purity and depth of flavour. Each one is quite unique. ​
For the finest flavours we take about 3 weeks to make the chocolate at low temperatures. ​
We believe that the finest flavours come from the finest ingredients.​
We buy direct from the farmers with whom we have long term partnerships.​

Where does this bar come from?

A BLEND OF FINE CACAOS

Las Trincheras is wonderfully smooth and welcoming. It has no hint of bitterness so you can relax and enjoy discovering the layers of flavour. If you are just starting to discover dark chocolates, this is a great one to try.

Unlike my other dark chocolates, I have achieved this by creating a blend of fine single estate cacaos with the classic nutty notes that I was looking for.

Tasting tips

Close your eyes, let the chocolate melt and for a few minutes of pure pleasure let yourself be transported to the places where the cacao was born. Tasting single estate chocolates is like tasting fine wines. You’ll go on a journey of flavour as you discover their immense depth and complexity.​

Prepare

Prepare

Get your chocolate to room temperature as cocoa butter melts at body temperature and below this the flavours will not shine. Have a glass of water ready, to drink between chocolates.
Break and smell

Break and smell

The snap as you break it will tell you your chocolate has been well made. Catch the aromas, 90% of the taste is perceived by the nose.
Try not to bite

Try not to bite

Melt a small square in the centre of your tongue. You’ll notice that the flavours evolve as the chocolate melts, and every bean is different.
Notice the texture

Notice the texture

By adding less cocoa butter than most chocolate makers, my chocolate does not melt so fast but the flavour stays with you long after you have eaten it.
Verified Customer

If you think you don't like dark chocolate, this is the one to change your mind. I had to check it wasn't milk, so smooth and fine!

Verified Customer

Fantastic tasting chocolate. Nice to have some dark chocolate that doesn't taste artificially sweet. Always great quality chocolate from Willie's.

Frequently asked questions

For the best flavour and texture, store your Willie’s Cacao chocolate in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, ideally between 15–18°C. Keep it away from strong-smelling foods, as chocolate can absorb surrounding aromas. Avoid storing chocolate in the fridge, as moisture and temperature changes can affect its texture and appearance, sometimes causing a white bloom on the surface. If your kitchen is particularly warm, refrigerate chocolate in an airtight container and allow it to return to room temperature before opening. Properly stored chocolate will retain its delicious flavour and quality for longer.

Allergen information can be found on individual product pages and on the packaging of Willie’s Cacao products. We recommend checking the full ingredients list and allergen declarations before purchasing, particularly if you have a food allergy or intolerance. If you need further information about a specific product or potential cross-contamination, please contact our customer service team before ordering.

All of my products are gluten and soya free. Willie’s Cacao offers a range of chocolate with different ingredients, so we recommend checking the individual product descriptions and ingredient lists to find options suitable for dietary restrictions such as vegetarian or vegan diets.

Yes! Willie’s Cacao chocolate makes a wonderful gift for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas and other special occasions. You can place an order and have your chosen chocolate gifts delivered directly to the recipient, making it easy to share the pleasure of exceptional chocolate with someone special. Explore our range of chocolate bars, truffles and assorted chocolate gifts to find the perfect present. Please check our delivery information at checkout for available delivery options and any gift messaging services.

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