Claudio Corallo has found that the cacao pods behind excellent chocolate require careful attention at every stage, from pruning of the fledgling plants to the final, carefully hand picked harvest. Having spent nearly a decade on the tiny African island of Principe, Claudio Corallo converted the abandoned Terreiro Velho plantation that once grew superb cacao into a world-class estate producing cacao unlike any other. The harvested cacao is then transported to the neighboring island of Sao Tome where it is fermented, dried and sorted, and only the finest cacao moves on to being crafted into chocolate. Through careful study and meticulous experimentation, Claudio Corallo personally developed innovative techniques that transform his cacao into unforgettable chocolate.