In a recent taste test, all the world’s top couvertures were sampled and tasted by the Italian Pastry Academy.

Pre-eminent chocolate masters and connoisseurs have evaluated the snap, the taste profile and subtlety of the world’s top couvertures.

Felchlin Grand Cru Maracaibo 65% Clasificado impressed all the members of the jury exceedingly — and was awarded first place, a full 30 points ahead of the runner-up.

On October 19, 2004, the Pastry Academy organized a pastry symposium in Ferrara, Italy for the celebration of the awards. The President of the Pastry Academy, Giovanni Pina handed over the prestigious Award to Claude Schellenberger, Export Marketing & Sales Manager of Max Felchlin AG.

Felchlin’s commitment is to select only the best, superior cocoa beans from the best locations and plantations. Only the highest quality beans are shipped to Schwyz for traditional, slow and gentle processing of Felchlin’s Grand Cru Chocolate. 

Click here to view the official award certificate.

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