Harvested in limited batches, these criollo beans are grown in a region famous for its cacao production. A 75% bar with classic madagascan tart-fruitiness.
The Criollo cacao is grown on the Ambolikapiky Plantation. It is one of many plantations on Akesson’s Bejofo Estate, covering nearly 5,000 acres of land in Madagascar’s Sambirano Valley.
TASTING: rich, tart red fruits
PAIRING: barrel aged spirits e.g. whiskey or rum, fortified wines, e.g. sherry or vermouth, dessert wines e.g. madeira or port
CACAO ORIGIN: Madagascar, Ambolikapiky Plantation
MADE IN FRANCE
INGREDIENTS: 75% cocoa, organic cane sugar, pure organic cocoa butter, emulsifier (GM)-free soya lecithin)
2016 Academy of Chocolate Gold Winner
