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91

Martinez Fine Coffees

Don Giovanni’s Espresso Bellissimo

Roaster Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Coffee Origin: Not disclosed.
Roast Level: Very Dark
Agtron: 26/36
Review Date: May 2009
Aroma: 9
Body: 8
Flavor: 8
Aftertaste: 8
With Milk: 8

Blind Assessment

Co-taster Byron Holcomb (92) particularly admired the aroma of this espresso, remarking on "distinct notes of saffron, carrots and pistachio." Both Ken (90) and Byron enjoyed the lightly syrupy, cohesive mouthfeel. Both offered approving descriptors for an unusual flavor complex that Byron described as dry flowers and Ken as anise and herb. In milk Byron found the light, complexly sweet flavor of tres leches cake; Ken may have found that too if he had thought of it, but left to himself he settled on a floral/fruit-toned chocolate.

Notes

Don Giovanni's Espresso Bellissimo was awarded a Grand Gold Medal at the 2005 Monde Selection competition of the International Quality Institute. Martinez Fine Coffees specializes mainly in elite single-origin coffees. The firm was founded in 1988 by the distinguished Jamaican-born coffee man John Martinez. Visit www.martinezfinecoffees.com or call 800-642-5282 for more information.

Who Should Drink It

Lovers of tres leches desserts and those who enjoy subtle but original aromatics and smooth mouthfeel in the small cup.

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This review originally appeared in the May, 2009 tasting report: Espresso: Tasting Super-Heroes

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