{"product_id":"rafa-gorrotxategi-smoked-milk-chocolate-55-bean-to-bar-70g","title":"Rafa Gorrotxategi Smoked Milk Chocolate 55% – Bean to Bar 70g","description":"\u003cp\u003eRafa 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout this product\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBean-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnap a square after dinner with coffee or herbal tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with a Spanish vermouth and a few Marcona almonds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrate shavings over vanilla ice cream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuck into a gift box for someone who appreciates craft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 70g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Spain (Basque Country)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Rafa Gorrotxategi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAN: 8453632033564\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCacao: 55% cocoa solids with smoked milk chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction method: Bean-to-bar artisanal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- iberian-enriched-v1 --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Why we love this\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRafa 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🍷 Pairing suggestion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📍 From Spain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Corte Inglés","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58179758129536,"sku":"A56147996","price":87.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5020\/9152\/files\/www-001013329502432-00.jpg?v=1780087925","url":"https:\/\/iberiandirect.com\/products\/rafa-gorrotxategi-smoked-milk-chocolate-55-bean-to-bar-70g","provider":"Iberian Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}