United StatesBean-to-Bar
Castronovo
6 bars 4.5 from 4 ratings
Castronovo is a United States bean-to-bar chocolate maker recognized for its commitment to direct-trade sourcing of fine-flavor cacao.
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About
Castronovo
Castronovo Chocolate is a bean-to-bar producer located in the United States. As an artisan entity, the company manages the entire production cycle from raw cacao beans to finished bars within its own facility. This hands-on approach allows for precise control over every stage of development.
The focus of the maker remains on highlighting the inherent characteristics of specific cacao origins. By utilizing techniques tailored to individual bean profiles, the chocolate reflects distinct regional nuances. The visual branding, characterized by the use of Syne and DM Sans fonts, mirrors a modern and intentional approach to the presentation of their bars.
Ethical sourcing serves as a pillar for their production model. Castronovo engages in direct trade practices, establishing relationships with farmers and cooperatives to procure high-quality cacao. These efforts ensure transparency and traceability, which are essential elements of their production philosophy.
Shops that carry Castronovo
6 shops on Chof carry Castronovo. Each shop picks its own bars, so selection varies.
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Order online
- Cocoa RunnersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 57 countriesCastronovo at Cocoa Runners Order on cocoarunners.com
- Cocoa StoreOnline shop in the United States · ships to 210 countries
- Mon Aimee ChocolatOnline shop in the United States · ships to the United States and Canada
- Chocolate Collective CanadaOnline shop in Canada · ships within Canada
- The Chocolate ProjectOnline shop in Canada · ships within CanadaCastronovo at The Chocolate Project Order on chocolateproject.ca
6 bars on Chof
Bars by Castronovo
Castronovo
Arhuacos 80%
80%darkColombia
3 awards
Castronovo
Piura Blanco 76%
76%darkPeru
1 award
Castronovo
Puerto Rico 70%
70%darkPuerto Rico
3 awards
Castronovo
Sierra Nevada 72%
72%darkColombia
2 awards
Castronovo
Sierra Nevada Dark Milk 63%
63%milkColombia
13 awards
Castronovo
Tumaco Dark Milk 60%
60%milkColombia
11 awardsAre you Castronovo? Claim this page
Castronovo bars with awards
33 award results for 6 bars, newest first. Each label links to that year on Chof's awards page, and the icon beside it to the awarding body's own winner list. How Chof lists awards
Piura Blanco 76%
Tumaco Dark Milk 60%
International Chocolate Awards Americas Gold 2026International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2024International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2024Academy of Chocolate Gold 2022Academy of Chocolate Silver 2021International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2021Academy of Chocolate Silver 2020Academy of Chocolate Silver 2019International Chocolate Awards World Final Gold 2019International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2019International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2017Arhuacos 80%
Puerto Rico 70%
Sierra Nevada Dark Milk 63%
International Chocolate Awards Americas Gold 2024International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2024Academy of Chocolate Silver 2022Academy of Chocolate Gold 2021International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2021Academy of Chocolate Gold 2020Academy of Chocolate Gold 2019International Chocolate Awards Americas Bronze 2019International Chocolate Awards World Final Bronze 2019Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2018International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2018Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2017Academy of Chocolate Gold 2016
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Origins Castronovo works with
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Frequently Asked
About Castronovo
Which country is Castronovo chocolate from?
Castronovo is a chocolate maker based in the United States.
What kind of chocolate maker is Castronovo?
Castronovo is classified as bean-to-bar on Chof: its chocolate is made from cacao beans, refined and conched in a workshop or a specialist chocolate factory rather than melted down from bought chocolate.
How many Castronovo bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 6 chocolate bars from Castronovo, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.
Has Castronovo won any chocolate awards?
Yes. Chof lists 33 award results for 6 Castronovo bars, from the Academy of Chocolate and the International Chocolate Awards. The newest listed is from 2026: International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2026 for Piura Blanco 76%.
How are Castronovo bars rated by Chof users?
On average, Castronovo bars are rated 4.5 out of 5 by Chof app users who have scanned and tasted them. This is a community rating, separate from the Top 20 list, which ranks makers by what their bars disclose: origin transparency, ingredient purity and documented process.
Which cocoa origins does Castronovo use most?
Castronovo works most often with cacao from Colombia (4 bars on Chof). Castronovo also makes bars with cacao from Peru and Puerto Rico.
Where can I buy Castronovo chocolate?
Castronovo sells directly through their website at https://castronovochocolate.com. Specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings and find more bars like Castronovo, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.
Where can I learn more about Castronovo?
Visit Castronovo directly at https://castronovochocolate.com, or browse every Castronovo bar with origin and tasting details on this Chof maker page.
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