The Collection

Signature Origins:
a journey through the lands of Venezuelan cacao.

For generations, Chocolates El Rey has been the guardian of Venezuelan cacao excellence. Our product gallery invites you to explore a legacy of flavor, where traditional craftsmanship meets modern innovation. Taste the gold standard of chocolate, made with an unwavering commitment to quality.

+18 international medals

International Chocolate Awards · Americas & World · 2012–2017

Carenero Superior® line

Barlovento, the cradle of Trinitario cacao

Chocolates crafted with 100% Venezuelan cacao from the Barlovento region in north-central Venezuela — an area considered, since colonial times, among the finest cacaos in the world. Each product is named after a tree that traditionally shades cacao plantations.

73.5%Cocoa Apamate 73.5% Dark Chocolate

Carenero Superior

Apamate®

Dark

Dark Chocolate · 73.5% cocoa

70%Cocoa Gran Samán 70% Dark Chocolate

Carenero Superior

Gran Samán®

Dark

Dark Chocolate · 70% cocoa

61%Cocoa Mijao 61% Dark Chocolate

Carenero Superior

Mijao®

Dark

Dark Chocolate · 61% cocoa

58.5%Cocoa Bucare 58.5% Dark Chocolate

Carenero Superior

Bucare®

Dark

Dark Chocolate · 58.5% cocoa

41%Cocoa Gold 2017 Caoba 41% Milk Chocolate

Carenero Superior

Caoba®

Milk

Milk Chocolate · 41% cocoa

34%Butter 10× Gold Icoa 34% White Chocolate

Carenero Superior

Icoa®

White

White Chocolate · 34% cocoa butter

56%Cocoa Bronze 2016 Aniversario 56% Dark Milk Chocolate

Carenero Superior

Aniversario®

Dark Milk

Dark Milk Chocolate · 56% cocoa

Río Caribe® line

From the northeast, the classic coastal Trinitario

Chocolates crafted with 100% Venezuelan cacao from the country’s northeast, facing the Caribbean Sea — a profile with delicate fruity acidity, honey and floral notes that sets Río Caribe apart among the country’s great origins.

70%Cocoa Macuro 70% Dark Chocolate

Río Caribe

Macuro®

Dark

Dark Chocolate · 70% cocoa

60.5%Cocoa Cariaco 60.5% Dark Chocolate

Río Caribe

Cariaco®

Dark

Dark Chocolate · 60.5% cocoa

40.5%Cocoa Silver 2013 Irapa 40.5% Milk Chocolate

Río Caribe

Irapa®

Milk

Milk Chocolate · 40.5% cocoa

Sur del Lago®

A direct descendant of Porcelana

Cacao native to the southern shore of Lake Maracaibo — a direct descendant of the legendary Porcelana, retaining many of that great cacao’s defining qualities. A special reserve made in limited quantities.

70%Cocoa Sur del Lago 70% Dark Chocolate Special Reserve

Sur del Lago

Sur del Lago®

Dark

Dark Chocolate · 70% cocoa

Predominant toasted-nut flavor, woven with a hint of wood and a friendly little acidity. Lighter in color than the rest of our dark chocolates.

San Joaquín®

From western Venezuela, a single variety

Cacao from the producing zones of Barinas State, in western Venezuela. A single variety — San Joaquín 70% — worked with the integrity of a single origin to produce a robust, silky and sublime chocolate.

Gold 2016
70%Cocoa San Joaquín 70% Dark Chocolate Special Reserve

San Joaquín

San Joaquín®

Dark

Dark Chocolate · 70% cocoa

A robust, soft, silky and sublime flavor, framed by delicate fruity acidic notes that produce a long, balanced cacao finish.