Gibraltar
Venezuela
Gibraltar is a small town of the Municipality of Sucre in the Zulia state.
Its geographic location near the coast of the Maracaibo Lake is key for the signature flavour of Gibraltar beans as there is a great mosaic of criollo type cacaos in this area.
THE FARM
Chococao is a family business dedicated to recover the prestige of the cacao produced in the South of Lake Maracaibo. They have the biggest processing center of criollo cacao in Venezuela, and their cacao has been delighting consumers for the last 20 years around the world through a network of distributors and traders. In Gaia we aim to connect you directly and ensure more transparent a fairer price.
POST HARVEST
Our beans under go meticulous classification, considering harvest time and optimal wet mass conditions for a successful fermentation process. With a specific protocol lasting 5 to 6 days, we use traditional wooden boxes to create a unique flavour.
For drying, our specially designed wooden drawers ensure a delicate and precise approach. Starting with a few hours of gentle sun exposure and gradually extending the time, we achieve the perfect moisture level.
Try for yourself
You can order a 1 kg sample of this product. If you like the sample and want to order, please reach out to us!
BEAN PROFILE
Granding: Premium
Genetics: 100% arriba National
Size: 130 beans / 100 Gr
Fermentation: 75% min. Well fermented beans
Drying: 7 days slowly sun Dried
FLAVOUR PROFILE
The distinctive chocolatey, woody and slightly fruity flavour.
Fresh fruity,floral,dark chocolate and nutty.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Hand sort: Yes
Bag size: Bags of 69 Kg.
Availability: Europe
Volumen Available: Annual production capacity
of 200 tons
Peak season: October - December
Mid season: July - September
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