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Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2021, 2020, 2019, 2016
Academy of Chocolate - Golden Bean
2019
International Chocolate Awards - Gold
2016
Castronovo – Sierra Nevada Colombia 63% Dark Milk is a refined dark milk chocolate bar crafted from cacao grown in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta region of Colombia. This area is renowned for its unique biodiversity and rich cultural heritage. The chocolate offers a creamy texture with flavor notes of crème fraîche, caramel, and almond, providing a harmonious balance between the richness of dark chocolate and the smoothness of milk chocolate.
Made with organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, and organic cocoa butter, it is free from soy and nuts, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. The cacao used in this bar is cultivated on small agroforestry farms, supporting sustainable agriculture and preserving the region's ecological diversity.
Castronovo Chocolate is a renowned American bean-to-bar chocolate maker known for crafting exceptional chocolate from rare heirloom cacao varieties. Each bar is thoughtfully produced, from direct cacao sourcing to meticulous small-batch processing, preserving the authenticity and natural flavor of each origin.
The company works closely with small farmers and indigenous communities, supporting sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation. Their chocolates are celebrated for their rich, layered flavor profiles and have received numerous prestigious international awards.