- Altisimo Chocolate - One of the classic pairings with wine is chocolate. Learn how wines compliment and bring out the unique flavors of our rare chocolate with each sip of wine and bite of chocolate.
Indulge in our three of our artisan truffles or bonbons in addition to three samples from our current and/or not yet released 2020 Indulgence chocolate collection made with rare cacao from Ecuador and Peru paired with four wines developed and handcrafted in-house.
NOTE: Chocolate sample selections will be made in advance by our Altisimo chocolate maker.
You will also learn a brief history of Cacao in Ecuador; from the beginning of time to the plague of the 1920’s that almost destroyed Ecuador’s prized crop. To the almost century long genetic modification to the current saving efforts and reforestation of the heirloom mother trees that we use to make our chocolate.
Please allow 90-120 minutes for this tour and tasting experience.
- Indulge in the flavors of three of our artisan truffles or bonbons, in addition to three samples from our current and/or not yet released 2020 Indulgence chocolate collection. Pre-selected by Altisimo
- Snacks
Join us for an exquisite chocolate and wine pairing experience. This unique tour, one of the few offering tastings of rarely-found chocolates and wines, is located conveniently one block from Parque Calderon in Cuenca, Ecuador. A seasoned Chocolate Expert will guide you in sampling a selection of red and white wines that seamlessly complement our exclusive chocolates made from rare and parent cacao trees.
You will also gain knowledge about the concealed history of parent cacao trees in Ecuador, as well as our dedicated efforts towards their conservation. Our rich chocolates are crafted exclusively from these scarce cacao beans which makes it one of the most refined chocolates in the world. Come and savor the exclusivity.
Before or after your tour, we invite you to enjoy a meal prepared just for you. We also offer a variety of beverages, including wine, beer, and mixed drinks, as well as our special Altisimo Khuya* Craft Cacao Saké, that is sure to rekindle your romance with flavors.
*Khuya is a word in Kichwa language that beautifully represents ‘Profuse Love’.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
