VENEZUELA – Patanemo
Nestled between forested hills and the sea in Carabobo, Patanemo is a peaceful, remote village where four farming families have cultivated cacao for generations. Grown under natural canopy on the hilsside and processed with care, this true single-origin cacao reflects the land’s rugged beauty.
Location
- Region: Carabobo, north central Venezuela
- Source: 4 local farms
Quality
- Variety: Trinitaria & Criollo
- Flavour: chocolaty and sweet flavour profile, reminiscent of chocolate fudge, sugar cane, and some gin-like botanicals.
- Fermentation: Centrally fermented, 5-6 days in wooden boxes
- Drying: Natural sun drying on patio
Supply Chain
100% traceable supply chain.
People
The cacao is grown by 4 farmers in the village of Patanemo.
Forest & Nature
Cacao grows in a hill side agroforestry system under shade trees, and is intercropped with other crops, no chemical fertilisers and pesticide are being used.
