Goodnow Farms - Almendra Blanca 77%

Goodnow Farms - Almendra Blanca 77%Ranked in the Top 100 Chocolates in the World. Origin & CraftsmanshipThis bar comes from Goodnow Farms, a Maine based bean to bar maker known for direct sourcing and thoughtful collaborations. Almendra Blanca (meaning white almond in Spanish) combines single origin cacao from the El Carmen region of Nicaragua with a touch of blanched almond influence either via inclusion or aromatic inspiration yielding a nuanced and elegant dark chocolate. Goodnows

Ranked in the Top 100 Chocolates in the World.

Origin & Craftsmanship
This bar comes from Goodnow Farms, a Maine-based bean-to-bar maker known for direct sourcing and thoughtful collaborations. Almendra Blanca (meaning “white almond” in Spanish) combines single-origin cacao from the El Carmen region of Nicaragua with a touch of blanched almond influence — either via inclusion or aromatic inspiration — yielding a nuanced and elegant dark chocolate. Goodnow’s process emphasizes freshly ground beans, minimal ingredients, and preservation of origin character from bean to bar.

Flavor Profile
At 77% cacao, this bar delivers rich cocoa depth with layered complexity. You’ll notice toasted almond and nutty warmth, complemented by sweet dried fruit notes and a smooth, lingering finish. The almond influence provides a gentle backbone that softens the intensity, adding a creamy, rounded dimension to the cocoa profile.

Tasting & Pairing Guide

Let a square melt slowly on your tongue so the cocoa richness opens first, followed by the sweet fruit undertones and almond warmth that emerges mid-palate.
Pair this bar with a medium-bodied red wine (such as a Merlot or a soft Pinot Noir) to echo both fruit and almond elements. For a non-alcoholic option, a floral black tea or nutty oolong tea complements the bar’s character. Serve alongside fresh figs, roasted almonds, or almond biscotti to enhance the nutty and cocoa interplay.

Summary

The Almendra Blanca 77% bar from Goodnow Farms is a refined dark chocolate that harmonizes bold cocoa with delicate almond-like warmth and fruit nuance. It’s an approachable yet complex choice for lovers of origin-driven dark chocolate with gentle nutty depth and elegant balance.