Bittra
by Agostoni
Impact
Judging by appearances, formulation & reputation, this would seem to have little chance to make much of an impression other than possibly a negative one.
But as the ageless Italian poet Ovid says, "chance is always powerful".
And that's why chocolate is made.
Harmlessly suitable for puff pastries & cupcake wars & a whole lot more.
But as the ageless Italian poet Ovid says, "chance is always powerful".
And that's why chocolate is made.
Harmlessly suitable for puff pastries & cupcake wars & a whole lot more.
Appearance 2.1 / 5
| Color: | pueblo (dried earth) |
| Surface: | frosted |
| Temper: | exhausted |
| Snap: | big for such a small pistole |
Aroma 6.3 / 10
lumber, coconut shells, vanilla & dirt
Mouthfeel 12.6 / 15
| Texture: | undifferentiated |
| Melt: | evenly paced |
Flavor 43.2 / 50
dried cocoa -> fuming vanilla -> wood plank with a little bite to its bark -> anise & sassafras (very Agostoni Peruvian) -> molasses-mango surprise, the juice to quench a very dry cocoa powder finish
Quality 16.4 / 20
A bulwark... & then some.
Once more, Agostoni exceeds expectations. What has all the hallmarks for a quick 'speed-review' turns up more than bargained for: an overachiever.
Every good line has one of these. Guittard's benchmark 61%, Chocovic's 6040, or this. The stuff to pump out by the ton. Private labeled by the thousands (for supermarkets chains or even concepts such as Intentional Chocolate).
And yet it holds interest & attention with decent range of flavors (cocoa x spice + fruit).
Score one for mass production.
Reviewed May 8, 2012
Once more, Agostoni exceeds expectations. What has all the hallmarks for a quick 'speed-review' turns up more than bargained for: an overachiever.
Every good line has one of these. Guittard's benchmark 61%, Chocovic's 6040, or this. The stuff to pump out by the ton. Private labeled by the thousands (for supermarkets chains or even concepts such as Intentional Chocolate).
And yet it holds interest & attention with decent range of flavors (cocoa x spice + fruit).
Score one for mass production.
Reviewed May 8, 2012