{"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. For those who believe white chocolate can be as complex as any single-\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Depetris Riccardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45846816129210,"sku":null,"price":11.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/4988\/3578\/files\/depetris_chocolate_purple_bleberries.jpg?v=1778772552","url":"https:\/\/hellochocolate.com\/products\/depetris-riccardo-monviso-purple-blueberry","provider":"Hello Chocolate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}