{"title":"Depetris Riccardo Chocolate (Italy)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNestled at the foot of Monviso — the \"King of Stone\" and a UNESCO World Heritage site — this small Piedmontese pastry house has quietly become one of Italy's most decorated chocolate ateliers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMaster Chocolatier Riccardo Depetris grew up in the family workshop, where chocolate has been made for over forty years. Trained at hotel school and honed through intensive courses across France, Spain, Germany, and the United States, he brings a genuinely international palate to a deeply rooted Piedmontese craft. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe philosophy is unambiguous: small-batch, uncompromising quality. As Riccardo puts it, \"I am a small niche chocolatier. In the world of wine, the big houses make the numbers, the small producers make the quality.\" That ethos extends all the way to the source — he travels personally to origin, including visits to plantations in the Dominican Republic, to evaluate each stage of cacao production. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe signature line, Cioccolato del Monviso, is a tribute to the mountain that defines the region — a fusion of Po Valley terroir and the tropical atmospheres where the finest cacao grows. Standout creations include the \u003cem\u003ePersi Pien\u003c\/em\u003e praline, which earned a silver medal at the International Chocolate Awards and a special prize for best use of local and typical products. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRated in the top 10% of chocolates worldwide on TasteAtlas, the brand has collected International Chocolate Awards medals across multiple years — silver in 2020 and 2023, bronze in 2022. At the 2023 World Final, Depetris Riccardo was recognised among Italy's elite in nut-based categories alongside names like Guido Castagna and the Gardini brothers. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor the palate that seeks chocolate with a genuine sense of place — this is Piedmont in its purest form.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"depetris-riccardo-monviso-purple-blueberry","title":"Depetris Riccardo - Monviso Purple Blueberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRanked in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hellochocolate.com\/pages\/top-100-chocolates\" title=\"Top 100 Chocolates\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eTop 100 Chocolates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in the World.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis bar is part of \u003cstrong\u003eDepetris Riccardo \/ Depetris…i Ciculaté's\u003c\/strong\u003e landmark \u003cem\u003eCioccolato del Monviso\u003c\/em\u003e line, made at the foot of Mount Monviso in Revello, Piedmont — a UNESCO World Heritage site and the symbolic \"King of Stone\" of the Po Valley. Riccardo Depetris is a master chocolatier and pastry chef who combines deep Piedmontese tradition with a bean-to-bar approach, hand-selecting raw materials and crafting everything in-house using artisanal systems that preserve the full organoleptic character of the cacao. The \u003cem\u003eMonviso\u003c\/em\u003e range is his tribute to the mountain and the landscape it defines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAn unconventional white chocolate base — made with natural raw cocoa butter and cane sugar, which gives it a warmer, more complex colour than standard white chocolate — layered with hand-picked local violets and blueberries. Expect floral top notes, fresh fruit brightness, and a creamy, round finish. The fruit and flower inclusions are sourced locally from the Monviso foothills, lending genuine terroir and seasonality to each bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eViola Mirtillo\u003c\/strong\u003e earned \u003cstrong\u003eGold + Special Prize for Local Ingredients + Special for Eclectic Flavours\u003c\/strong\u003e at the 2026 International Chocolate Awards (European Bean-to-Bar Competition) — and achieved the \u003cstrong\u003ehighest score of the entire competition at 94.2 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it the most decorated bar across all categories that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting \u0026amp; Pairing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e Let the bar come to room temperature before tasting to allow the floral and berry notes to open fully. The violet and blueberry work well alongside a \u003cstrong\u003elight sparkling rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003ehibiscus herbal tea\u003c\/strong\u003e for a non-alcoholic match that echoes the floral character. For a textural contrast, pair with \u003cstrong\u003efresh ricotta and honey\u003c\/strong\u003e — the creaminess amplifies the cocoa butter base, while the honey bridges the fruit and floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMonviso Purple Blueberry\u003c\/strong\u003e by Depetris Riccardo is the highest-scoring chocolate bar in the world in 2026 — a technically extraordinary, deeply local white chocolate that captures the alpine landscape of Piedmont in hand-picked ingredients and artisanal craft. 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Rather than conventional \u003cem\u003eTheobroma cacao\u003c\/em\u003e, the Macambo is crafted from the beans of \u003cem\u003eTheobroma Bicolor\u003c\/em\u003e, a wild relative of cacao known across Amazonian civilisations as Pataxte or Macambo. Riccardo Depetris works bean-to-bar using artisanal systems that preserve the full character of these alternative seeds — a labour-intensive process for a raw material that sits almost entirely outside commercial chocolate production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e Unlike conventional dark chocolate, the Macambo produces a distinctly \u003cstrong\u003ebeige-coloured bar\u003c\/strong\u003e with a flavour profile closer to dried fruit than to cocoa bitterness — creamy, enveloping, and rounded, with gentle nuttiness and a smooth finish. For experienced chocolate drinkers this is a genuinely different sensory experience: familiar enough to read as chocolate, alien enough to surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlternative Monviso — Macambo\u003c\/strong\u003e earned \u003cstrong\u003eGold\u003c\/strong\u003e at the 2026 International Chocolate Awards (European Bean-to-Bar Competition) in the Alternative Cacao category, scoring \u003cstrong\u003e90.4 points\u003c\/strong\u003e — the highest gold in its category. Depetris also took Silver in the same category for his Cupuaçu bar (88.4), making him the standout maker in alternative cacao at ICA 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting \u0026amp; Pairing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAllow the bar to melt slowly — the creaminess and dried-fruit character reveal themselves gradually rather than immediately. Pair with a \u003cstrong\u003elightly oxidised white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e (an off-dry Chenin Blanc or Pinot Gris) to echo the nuttiness, or with \u003cstrong\u003eroasted almonds and dried apricot\u003c\/strong\u003e for a textural pairing that stays in the same flavour register. For coffee drinkers, a \u003cstrong\u003enatural-process Ethiopian\u003c\/strong\u003e with low acidity is a particularly clean match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlternative Monviso — Macambo\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the rarest bars in the world — a gold-winning, artisan-crafted dark chocolate made not from \u003cem\u003eTheobroma cacao\u003c\/em\u003e but from its wild Amazonian cousin. Beige in colour, creamy in texture, and unlike anything in conventional chocolate, it's a bar for curious palates and serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Depetris Riccardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45865021341882,"sku":null,"price":11.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/4988\/3578\/files\/depetris_riccardo_chocolate_macambo.jpg?v=1779204068"},{"product_id":"depetris-riccardo-cioccolato-del-monviso-genepy","title":"Depetris Riccardo - Cioccolato Del Monviso with Genepy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRanked in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hellochocolate.com\/pages\/top-100-chocolates\" title=\"Top 100 Chocolates\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eTop 100 Chocolates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in the World.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis bar is part of \u003cstrong\u003eDepetris Riccardo \/ Depetris…i Ciculaté's\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCioccolato del Monviso\u003c\/em\u003e line, made in Revello, Piedmont at the foot of Mount Monviso — a UNESCO World Heritage site and the defining landmark of the Po Valley. The Genepy bar is built around a multi-stage infusion process: alpine Genepy flowers, grown in the Valle Po directly below the mountain, are used to aromatise the cacao through natural infusion and flavouring techniques. Even the grinding is tied to the mountain — Depetris has modified his production machinery to use Monviso stone as the milling surface, making the terroir connection between cacao and landscape a literal one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGenepy is an aromatic alpine herb with a long tradition in Piedmontese and Valdostan liqueur-making — bitter, herbal, and distinctly high-altitude in character. Here it works in tension with the chocolate base: expect the warmth and depth of dark cacao underpinned by cool, herbaceous, slightly floral notes. The result reads as both grounded and elevated — a bar that tastes unmistakably of where it was made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMonviso Genepy\u003c\/strong\u003e earned a \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Prize for Infusion in Genepy Liqueur\u003c\/strong\u003e at the 2025 International Chocolate Awards (European Bean-to-Bar Competition), recognising both the technical precision of the infusion and the integrity of the locally sourced ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting \u0026amp; Pairing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eServe slightly below room temperature to keep the herbal notes crisp. The Genepy character pairs naturally with a \u003cstrong\u003esmall glass of aged Barolo or Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e — both share the same alpine-Piedmontese DNA. For a non-alcoholic match, a \u003cstrong\u003epine needle or mountain herb tea\u003c\/strong\u003e echoes the elevation without competing. For a food pairing, \u003cstrong\u003eaged Toma Piemontese cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003edark rye crackers with honey\u003c\/strong\u003e bridge the bitter and the sweet without overwhelming the herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMonviso Genepy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bar about place — specifically, the alpine landscape that rises above the Po Valley and defines the Piedmontese identity. With locally grown Genepy flowers infused directly into the cacao and Monviso stone used in the grinding process, it is as close as chocolate gets to a single-terroir expression. Award-recognised, technically demanding, and unlike anything outside the shadow of that mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Depetris Riccardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45865901686970,"sku":null,"price":11.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/4988\/3578\/files\/depetris_riccardo_chocolate_macambo.jpg?v=1779204068"},{"product_id":"depetris-riccardo-monviso-raspberry-hibiscus-rose","title":"Depetris Riccardo - Cioccolato Del Monviso with Raspberry, Hibiscus \u0026 Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRanked in the \u003ca title=\"Top 100 Chocolates\" href=\"https:\/\/hellochocolate.com\/pages\/top-100-chocolates\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"765\"\u003eTop 100 Chocolates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in the World.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis bar is part of \u003cstrong\u003eDepetris Riccardo \/ Depetris…i Ciculaté's\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCioccolato del Monviso\u003c\/em\u003e line, made in Revello at the foot of Mount Monviso in Piedmont. Where most of the range draws on cacao genetics or alpine liqueurs for its character, this bar is built entirely around fresh botanical ingredients from the Po Valley — raspberries grown in the valley below the mountain, hibiscus petals, and rose hip — combined with a Peruvian cacao base and crafted dairy-free. It's Depetris at his most seasonal: a bar designed to taste like the valley in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eVivid and fresh, with a deep red hue that signals what's coming. The Po Valley raspberries lead — bright, slightly tart, unmistakably fruit-forward — with hibiscus adding a floral acidity and rose hip bringing a softer, rounded finish. The dark chocolate base keeps it grounded without heaviness. Overall: light, cooling, and more aromatic than bitter — unusual territory for a dark bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting \u0026amp; Pairing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBest enjoyed slightly cool rather than fully at room temperature, to preserve the freshness of the fruit and floral notes. Pairs naturally with a \u003cstrong\u003edry sparkling rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e or a cold \u003cstrong\u003ehibiscus iced tea\u003c\/strong\u003e for a non-alcoholic match that mirrors the bar's own character. For food, try alongside \u003cstrong\u003efresh summer berries and crème fraîche\u003c\/strong\u003e, or as a palate contrast with a \u003cstrong\u003emild fresh goat's cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e — the acidity in both the cheese and the bar create a clean, bright pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry, Hibiscus \u0026amp; Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e is Depetris's summer bar — dairy-free, botanically driven, and visually striking. A lighter entry point into the Monviso range for those who prefer fruit-forward chocolate, and a genuine expression of the Po Valley landscape in its warmest season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Depetris Riccardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45869283344570,"sku":null,"price":11.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/4988\/3578\/files\/depetris_riccardo_chocolate_macambo.jpg?v=1779204068"},{"product_id":"depetris-riccardo-monviso-peru-chuncho-cuzco-75","title":"Depetris Riccardo - Cioccolato Del Monviso Peru Chuncho Cuzco, 75%","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRanked in the \u003ca title=\"Top 100 Chocolates\" href=\"https:\/\/hellochocolate.com\/pages\/top-100-chocolates\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"765\"\u003eTop 100 Chocolates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in the World.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e This bar is part of \u003cstrong\u003eDepetris Riccardo \/ Depetris…i Ciculaté's\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCioccolato del Monviso\u003c\/em\u003e line, made bean-to-bar in Revello at the foot of Mount Monviso, Piedmont. 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Depetris selects the beans directly, processing them in-house through every stage — roasting, grinding, refining, conching — on equipment that includes Monviso stone in the milling process, grounding the tropical origin literally in Piedmontese terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e Chuncho cacao at 75% is characteristically complex without aggression — expect dried fruit and subtle nuttiness in the top notes, with a smooth, rounded body and a long, clean finish. The high altitude of the Cusco plantations and the age of the trees contribute a depth that distinguishes Chuncho from lower-grown Peruvian origins. The result here is a dark chocolate that rewards slow tasting: structured but not austere, single-origin but accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting \u0026amp; Pairing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e Allow a small piece to melt slowly rather than chewing — the layers open up over 30–40 seconds. Pairs well with a \u003cstrong\u003emedium-roast filter coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e from a washed Latin American origin (Colombia or Guatemala), where the shared stone-fruit and nut notes create a clean harmonic. For something contrasting, try alongside \u003cstrong\u003eaged Parmigiano Reggiano\u003c\/strong\u003e — the umami and salt snap the chocolate's sweetness into focus. A \u003cstrong\u003elight, dry Amarone\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eaged Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e also works, echoing the dried-fruit register of the cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003ePeru Chuncho Cuzco 75%\u003c\/strong\u003e is Depetris at his most classically single-origin — no inclusions, no aromatisation, just an exceptional ancient-variety cacao from the highlands of Cusco, processed with the precision and patience of a maker who has spent years understanding what his equipment and terroir can draw out of fine beans. 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