Origin: Venezuela
Family: Malvaceae
Part used: Bean
In Venezuela, near Lake Maracaibo, lies the cacao plantation ‘Sur del Lago’. Cacao is cultivated on an area of about 5,000 hectares of land, mainly in the hilly region at the foot of the Andes. There is no tradition of cooperative structures in Venezuela. That’s why we work with a partner in the region: the Franceschi family, which has been involved in cacao cultivation for several generations and also has its own cultures. Besides that, they buy more premium cacao, monitor the quality and drying of the raw material and ship the cacao to Europe.
Peak harvest season: December to March
Maracaibo Créole 49%
Maracaibo Créole is truly captivating with its creaminess, paired with a delicate creamy caramel note. The traditionally gentle process brings out the light bourbon vanilla aroma with hints of honey. The fruity-fresh raspberry note flows into the long-lasting and melt-in-the-mouth finish.