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67 bars 4.1 from 73 ratings
Austrian bean-to-bar producer Zotter crafts organic, fair-trade chocolates known for imaginative flavor combinations and transparent sourcing.
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Based in Riegersburg, Austria, Zotter Schokolade GmbH is a prominent bean-to-bar producer that has redefined the boundaries of conventional chocolate making. This family-run enterprise operates with a distinct philosophy, blending traditional craftsmanship with a creative, avant-garde approach. Their facility in Bergl serves as a dedicated hub where the entire production cycle takes place, from the raw cocoa bean to the finished bar, ensuring total control over every step of the process.
The Zotter sensory experience is characterized by high-quality organic ingredients and a playful, experimental spirit. Their chocolates range from classic single-origin dark bars to their famous hand-scooped varieties featuring complex, layered fillings. The texture is typically smooth and well-conched, while the flavor profiles are adventurous, frequently highlighting the nuances of different cocoa origins alongside imaginative botanical and culinary inclusions. This creative energy is further showcased in their chocolate experience world, known as the Erlebniswelt.
Sustainability is the backbone of the Zotter identity. As an entirely organic and fair-trade certified maker, the brand emphasizes a transparent supply chain through direct trade practices. They work closely with cocoa producers globally to ensure social and ecological standards are met, focusing on quality and fair compensation. This commitment to ethics ensures that every bar reflects a deep respect for both the environment and the farming communities involved in the harvest.
32 shops on Chof carry Zotter. Each shop picks its own bars, so selection varies.



































































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6 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
Zotter is a chocolate maker based in Austria.
Zotter 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.
Chof currently lists 67 chocolate bars from Zotter, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.
Yes. Chof lists 6 award results for 6 Zotter bars, from the Academy of Chocolate and the International Chocolate Awards. The newest listed is from 2018: Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2018 for Labooko Guatemala 75%.
On average, Zotter bars are rated 4.1 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.
Zotter works most often with cacao from Uganda (7 bars on Chof). Zotter also makes bars with cacao from Peru, Guatemala and Nicaragua.
Zotter sells directly through their website at https://www.zotter.at. Chof lists 32 shops that carry their bars, including Adam & Oden Frukt och Konfektyr in Stockholm, Bar & Cocoa in the United States and Bean Bar You in Australia. To track your tastings and find more bars like Zotter, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.
Visit Zotter directly at https://www.zotter.at, or browse every Zotter bar with origin and tasting details on this Chof maker page.
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