Matô Sonhôto

Matô Sonhôto is produced by 20nord20sud, an artisan bean-to-bar manufacturer based in France. The company manages the production process internally, transforming raw cacao beans into finished bars within their own facility to maintain control over the final product.

This 100% dark chocolate bar is crafted from a single ingredient, cocoa, allowing the natural profile of the bean to remain the focus. The beans are sourced from the Me-Zochi region of Sao Tome and represent a blend of Amelonado, Forastero, and Trinitario varieties. To prepare the beans, they undergo a 7-day fermentation period in wooden boxes, followed by traditional sun drying. The resulting sensory experience presents a profile characterized by red fruits, cooked prunes, raisins, and biscuit tones.

The focus remains on the specific provenance of the Me-Zochi beans. By utilizing a single-ingredient approach, the manufacturer avoids the inclusion of added sugars or fats, highlighting the raw characteristics of the harvest in every 60-gram bar.