In the world of artisanal chocolate, awards aren't just trophies: they're the seal of absolute dedication to quality, ethics, and authentic flavor. Since we began our journey with Aroko Chocolate, every bean-to-bar bar has been born from a promise: to transform Venezuelan Criollo cacao into a pure, traceable, and sustainable experience. Today, these efforts have been recognized by expert juries who evaluate not only the flavor, but the entire supply chain, from fermentation on the plantations to hand-packaging in our Italian laboratory.
Emerging Chocolatiers 2023: A Launch Among Italian Talents
In 2023, we were named Emerging Chocolatiers by Compagnia del Cioccolato Tavoletta d'Oro, a recognition that celebrated our rise in the bean-to-bar sector. This award highlighted our ethical vision and artisanal innovation, from hand-picking the beans to traceability back to the producer, positioning us among the new names in Italian chocolate.
Italian Excellence 2023: Porcelana 72% among the Stars of the Golden Tablet
Also in 2023, our Porcelana 72% was included in the Compagnia del Cioccolato's Selection of Italian Excellences for the Tavoletta d'Oro. This bar, with its elegant profile and the purity of Criollo cocoa, won over the judges with its silky texture and earthy complexity, born from stone-milling and aging for at least a month.
International Chocolate Awards 2023: A Year of Medals for Porcelana and Chuao
International Chocolate Awards 2024: Evolution and Multiple Recognitions
In 2024, the awards multiplied: Bronze European for Sur del Lago 71% with Hazelnut Cream (now evolved into Tentazione di Chuao ), which highlighted the harmony between hazelnut cream and Criollo cocoa. Silver European and Gold Direct Trade for Chuao 70% , confirming its ethical and sensorial excellence. Bronze European for Porcelana 72% , Silver European for Sur del Lago 71% , and Silver European for La Sabaneta 75% (now Choroni 76% ), all evaluated for the purity of the zero-deforestation supply chain and manual packaging.
International Chocolate Awards 2025: Continuity and Innovation
In 2025, we continue with momentum: Bronze World for Drinking Chocolate Chuao 74% , ideal for hot drinks that capture the essence of cocoa. Bronze European for Porcelana 72% , which consolidates its place among the excellences. Finally, Bronze European in the “High content/origin dark chocolate bars (85% and above)” category for Tesoro di Chuao 100% , a 100% pure cocoa with no added sugar or butter, with a score of 86.7 – a triumph for its intensity and precise tempering that ensures a velvety melting.
