Ritter Sport presents its new dark chocolate range, from fine cocoa to unexpected pairings

The dark chocolate segment is enriched by a new offering from Ritter Sport, expanding its range with a line comprising six varieties designed to offer a different interpretation of the pleasure of cocoa.

From Nicaragua to the bar: El Cacao

At the heart of the new range is the fine cocoa from El Cacao, the Ritter Sport-owned plantation in Nicaragua, acquired in 2012 and located approximately 350 kilometres from the capital, Managua. Around 1.200 hectares are cultivated using an agroforestry system, while the remaining area is preserved as a nature reserve, including forests, waterways and wetlands that help protect the local flora and fauna. The agroforestry system promotes soil regeneration and ecosystem resilience: the trees provide shade and protection from the wind, the vegetation cover improves soil quality and reduces erosion, while crop diversity helps create a favourable microclimate and support insects and microorganisms that are useful for the natural control of pests and diseases. Over fourteen years, the project has led to the planting of more than one million cocoa trees and 30.000 shade trees.

An offering designed for every palate

The result of this journey now features in Ritter Sport’s new dark chocolate range, which offers three pure varieties, characterised by different levels of intensity, and three recipes enriched with selected ingredients.

The classics in their pure form: shades of intensity

All the varieties are made using 100% fine cocoa for the cocoa mass. The range begins with Delicate Dark 55%, designed for those wishing to discover the world of dark chocolate thanks to its soft, balanced profile, obtained with cocoa from El Cacao. For those who prefer greater intensity, Aromatic Extra Dark 74% and Intense Extra Dark 81% combine Nicaraguan cocoa with fine cocoa from Peru, creating blends characterised by different aromatic nuances, in which fruity notes, roundness and persistence express themselves with increasing intensity.

The pairings: from classic to unexpected combinations

The range is completed by three recipes made with fine cocoa at 55% from El Cacao, designed for those who enjoy richer and more surprising pairings: Orange Dark, with candied orange peel; Raspberry & Pistachio, where the freshness of raspberry meets the crunchiness and savoury note of pistachio; and Coffee & Almond, enriched with coffee pieces and almond flakes.

Design and format: created for tasting

The format has also been designed to complement this new experience. The six bars weigh 75 grams, are thinner than the classic Ritter Sport format and divided into 16 squares, designed to encourage a more delicate melt.

Visual identity: elegant, impactful packaging

The new range also stands out on the shelf thanks to packaging characterised by a matt blue finish, gold details and shades inspired by the sunsets of El Cacao, reinforcing the connection between the product, the origin of the cocoa and the identity of the range.

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.