Depetris Riccardo - Cioccolato Del Monviso with Raspberry, Hibiscus & Rose

Ranked in the Top 100 Chocolates in the World. Origin & Craftsmanship This bar is part of Depetris Riccardo / Depetris…i Ciculaté's Cioccolato del Monviso 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. Flavor Profile Vivid 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. Tasting & Pairing Guide Best enjoyed slightly cool rather than fully at room temperature, to preserve the freshness of the fruit and floral notes. Pairs naturally with a dry sparkling rosé or a cold hibiscus iced tea for a non-alcoholic match that mirrors the bar's own character. For food, try alongside fresh summer berries and crème fraîche, or as a palate contrast with a mild fresh goat's cheese — the acidity in both the cheese and the bar create a clean, bright pairing. Summary The Raspberry, Hibiscus & Rose 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.