Madagascar Sambirano Valley Organic 2025

Origin: Madagascar Sambirano Valley
Type: Trinatario
Certifications: Organic
Crop Year: 2025

Origin Notes

Madagascar Sambirano — Bejofo Estate

About This Origin

Madagascar is one of those origins that needs no introduction in the craft chocolate world — and Bejofo Estate is a big reason why. Bertil Åkesson’s family has been farming in the Sambirano Valley since the 1920s, growing cacao alongside pepper, vanilla, and other aromatic spices on a property that spans roughly 2,000 hectares. What started as neglected colonial-era plantings has become one of the most consistent and widely respected sources of fine flavor cacao anywhere in the world. Madagascar is one of only a handful of countries classified as 100% fine flavor by the International Cocoa Organization — and Sambirano is its heartland.

The preparation on this bean is very clean, and you’ll notice an interesting reddish tone to the beans — that’s characteristic of this origin and a good sign you’re working with properly fermented Sambirano cacao. We briefly carried this origin before and sold through quickly. I’m glad to have it back.

Post-Harvest Details

  • Fermentation: 3-tier cascade wooden boxes, on-estate
  • Drying: Concrete patios and raised beds, on-estate
  • Certification: Certified Organic

Farm & Region Details

  • Estate: Bejofo Estate, Ã…kesson’s
  • Farmer: Bertil Ã…kesson
  • Region: Sambirano Valley, Ambanja District, northwest Madagascar
  • Elevation: 293 meters
  • Variety: Trinitario (predominantly), with a small amount of Criollo
  • Harvest seasons: October – November and May – June
  • Classification: Fine flavor — Madagascar is 100% fine flavor classified (ICCO)
Certifications
Key Flavors
Vibrant, Powerhouse, Cherry, Raspberry, Chocolate, Bright, Black Tea, Umami, Crispy Brownie Edge, Anise, Cocoa Powder
$ 202.00
Available in
Raw or Roasted
Weight

Pickup available at
4065 West 11th Avenue, Unit 30, Eugene, OR

Usually ready in 2-4 days

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