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Hacienda San José (Paria)
Venezuela · Sucre (Paria peninsula) reviewed
Criolloadmixture
A long-established cacao estate on the Paria peninsula of Sucre state, founded in the 19th century and known for conservation work on Venezuelan Criollo and Trinitario strains.
| Country | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Region | Sucre (Paria peninsula) |
| Growing region | Americas |
| Coordinates | 10.66°, -62.93° (approx.) |
| Elevation | 0-200 m |
| Producer | estate · Hacienda San José (Franceschi) |
| Genetic groups | Criollo, admixture |
| Traditional class | mixed |
| Also known as | San José |
| Bean notes | An estate maintaining selected Criollo and Trinitario strains; collections include Porcelana, Canoabo, Guasare, Chuao and Ocumare types, so cotyledon colour varies by strain. |
| Harvest season | main Jun-Aug; smaller crop Dec-Jan |
| Fermentation | Estate box fermentation, managed by strain. |
| Drying | Sun-dried under estate supervision. |
| Flavour | cocoa · cream · nutty · dried fruit · mild spice |
| Updated | 2026-05-22 |
Sources
- Club del Chocolate — Hacienda San José, cacao criollo de Venezuela, https://www.clubdelchocolate.com/en/content/129-hacienda-san-jose
- Bar & Cocoa — Hacienda San José Cacao Estate, https://barandcocoa.com/pages/estate/hacienda-san-jose