Rafa Gorrotxategi Smoked Milk Chocolate 55% – Bean to Bar 70g

Rafa Gorrotxategi crafts small-batch chocolate in the Basque Country, working directly with cacao farmers to create single-origin bars with unexpected character. This 55% milk chocolate mingles roasted cacao with a whisper of smoke—a technique that adds depth without overpowering the cocoa's natural sweetness. The result is a sophisticated bar that tastes like something discovered in a Barcelona chocolate shop, not a supermarket shelf.

About this product

Bean-to-bar means Rafa controls every step: sourcing, roasting, and stone-grinding the cacao. The smoked milk chocolate sits at a middle ground between dark and sweet, with enough cocoa solids to reveal complexity but enough milk to keep it approachable. Each bite builds—first the roasted notes, then the smoke, then a clean cocoa finish. This is chocolate for people who taste things.

How to enjoy

• Snap a square after dinner with coffee or herbal tea.
• Pair with a Spanish vermouth and a few Marcona almonds.
• Grate shavings over vanilla ice cream.
• Tuck into a gift box for someone who appreciates craft.

Product details

• Net weight: 70g
• Origin: Spain (Basque Country)
• Brand: Rafa Gorrotxategi
• EAN: 8453632033564
• Cacao: 55% cocoa solids with smoked milk chocolate
• Production method: Bean-to-bar artisanal

⭐ Why we love this

Rafa Gorrotxategi's smoked milk chocolate represents a distinctly Basque approach to artisanal chocolate—marrying Iberian tradition with innovative flavor layering. The smoke treatment is restrained and purposeful, a technique that elevates the chocolate beyond mass-market expectations without sacrificing the approachability that makes milk chocolate beloved.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Enjoy with a glass of aged Spanish brandy or a rich Oloroso sherry to complement the roasted, smoky notes. Alternatively, pair with strong espresso or a cup of txoko-style hot chocolate for a true Basque experience that honors the chocolate's regional heritage.

📍 From Spain

Crafted in the Basque Country, a region renowned for its gastronomic excellence and artisanal food traditions. Rafa Gorrotxategi sources directly from cacao farmers and controls every step of production in-house, exemplifying the Basque commitment to transparency, quality, and the mastery of craft.