Valrhona Dark Chocolate Couverture Alpaco 66%

Alpaco is one of the most distinctive and refined couvertures in the Valrhona range — a single-origin dark chocolate from Ecuador, crafted from the celebrated Arriba Nacional cocoa bean. Arriba Nacional is one of the world's rarest and most prized cacao varieties, known above all for its extraordinary floral character — a quality that sets Alpaco apart from any other dark couverture.

At 66% cocoa, Alpaco is elegant and aromatic rather than bold and bitter. Its flavour opens with jasmine and orange blossom, giving way to subtle fruit undertones and a smooth, refined bitterness on the finish. It is a chocolate that rewards attention — and elevates every creation it touches.

Tasting Notes

Jasmine · Orange blossom · Subtle fruit · Refined bitterness · Smooth, elegant finish

Best Used For

• Ganaches and truffles — exceptional with floral or citrus pairings (rose, bergamot, orange)
• Bonbon shells where aromatic complexity is the focus
• Enrobing delicate confections
• Mousses, tarts, and entremets
• Eating chocolate for those who appreciate floral, aromatic profiles

Origin: Ecuador  |  Bean: Arriba Nacional  |  Cocoa: 66%  |  Format: 3kg professional block  |  Vegan-friendly