Cioccolato 72% · Cuyancùa, El Salvador is a dark chocolate that clearly expresses the character of Salvadoran cacao, grown within an agroforestry system on the Finca Cuyancùa plantation in the Sonsonate region. The “Fino de Aroma - Trinitarios acriollados” beans undergo a slow, five-day fermentation in wooden boxes and careful sun drying, preserving their complex aromas and natural acidity.
This is followed by gentle roasting and three days of stone grinding, a process that maintains texture and develops a rounded, warm flavor. The chocolate contains 72% cacao mass and unrefined cane sugar from Laos, which adds subtle sweetness and enhances notes of coffee, honey, dates, and roasted hazelnuts.
Its texture is silky, with a delicate finish revealing the pure bitterness of mature cacao. This chocolate represents an interpretation of cacao in which origin, processing, and terroir are essential for expressing the identity of the region and the natural diversity of the beans.
Producer
Vaicacao is an Italian producer of bean-to-bar chocolate and ceremonial cacao based in Sardinia, focused on artisanal methods and ethically sourced ingredients. The brand follows a fully traceable production model - from cacao cultivation to the finished product.
Cacao is sourced directly from small farms in El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Mexico, ensuring transparency and the preservation of local varieties. The production process involves gentle roasting and stone grinding to maintain the natural aroma and texture of the beans.
All products are made with a minimal number of ingredients and without additives such as emulsifiers or flavorings. In addition to chocolate bars, Vaicacao produces ceremonial cacao intended for preparing thick, pure cacao drinks.
The packaging is simple, sustainable, and designed for recyclability. Each product reflects its specific origin, highlighting the distinctions between regions where the cacao is grown.
In this way, Vaicacao connects the contemporary Italian approach to chocolate-making with traditional cacao-processing practices from Central America. The result is a collection of products that explore the relationship between origin, method, and flavor, emphasizing authenticity and respect for the natural production cycle.
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