Madagascar Mava Maliolio Organic Cacao Beans Wholesale - 1kg

Region and Country

Sambirano Valley, Madagascar

Story

Maliolio is one of eight plantations on 635 hectares of land owned and operated by MAVA S.A. This former state-owned property is partly owned by Chocolaterie Robert an entirely Malagsy operation owned by the Ramanadraibe family. This family actively contributed to the post-colonial economic and industrial revival of the island. One of the members Madam Hanta Rajaonera leads the farmers on the plantations.

All cacao trees are grown organically in a traditional agroforestry system. Much of which is produced is used by Chocolaterie Robert for their single plantation chocolate bars.

Harvest

October – November and May – June

Genetics

Mainly Trinitario genetics with small percentages of Criollo and Forastero.

Post Harvesting Process

The beans from each farm have their own tailor-made fermentation protocol to achieve their individual flavour potential. Fermentation takes place in tiered wooden boxes for a period of 6 days with 3 turns. Drying is done on wooden tables for around one week.

Flavour

Soft elegant body with a bright citrus acidity; notes of citrus and white fruit, slight yellow and red fruits, soft herbals, and a roasted almond finish.