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Sitio Da Torre

Brazil

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Coffee Profile

Varietals
Obata

Process
Pulped Natural

Producer
Alvaro & Gustavo Colli

Notes
Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut & Low Acidity

More about the coffee, producer & region.

This lot was sourced direct from our origin trip to Brazil last year. Owner and operator Alvaro Antônio Pereira Coli took over the farm from his father in 1995. Today he operates the farm with his son, Gustavo, who is quality focused, experimenting with cultivating different varietals and post harvest processing techniques. The obata varietal was bred in Brazil from the early 00s. It is a derivative of timor and vila sarchi, developed for its resistance to rust fungus and other pests. Typically grown at lower altitudes, obata often has a clean and balanced cup profile.

About the Region

Located in Minas Gerais, Sul de Minas, the Mantiqueria de Minas area was the first to get a Geographical Indication in the Brazilian coffee industry (supported and developed by BSCA) and this fresh approach – akin to ‘terroir’ in the wine industry is redefining how people view speciality coffee from Brazil. There are 25 counties in the region with 7,800 producers, 89% of which are small holders. The area comprises 69,500 hectares and altitude ranges from 900 to 1,500 masl.

About the Process

Processing is under constant evaluation. Loosely, the farm produces 50% pulped naturals and 50% natural, though experiments in anaerobic fermentation and other methods are being trialled; in bags, buckets, silos and more, measuring consistency, reliability, and of course, cup profile. Over the years, this has netted the 29 Cup of Excellence wins alongside a number of other awards recognizing the quality and dedication the team give. Once the ripe cherries have been identified and picked, they are taken down the hill to the drying patios, where a mix of raised beds and concrete patios are available to dry the cherry. Dry milling is done on the farm, with beans undergoing a further sorting and cleaning stage once they get to the Cocarive warehouse which is managed by Álvaro as well.