Description

Rancho Tio Emilio is a farm owned by José Gaibor, whose brother, Henry, owns and operates the farms and mill at Finca Maputo and nearby Hakuna Matata. Henry and José's late father was named Emilio Gaibor, and this farm is named in his honor. José is an infant heart surgeon, so he lives in town during the week, while Henry and his wife, Verena, oversee the daily operations of Rancho Tio Emilio, as well as their own land at Maputo and Hakuna Matata.

Farm Information
  • Farm Name
    Rancho Tio Emilio
  • Farmer
    Jose Emilio Gaibor Coloma
  • Altitude
    1300
Score
  • Score
    87.75
  • Rank
    16
Lot Information
  • Year
    2021
  • Processing System
    Honey
  • Variety
    Sydra
  • Overall
    Bittersweet Chocolate, Brown Sugar, Increase, Overall Sweet
  • Aroma / Flavor
    Green Apple (2), Milk Chocolate (2), Peach (2), Plum (2), Apricot, Bittersweet Chocolate, Blackberry, Brown Sugar, Caramel, Cherry, Cinnamon, Citrus Fruit, Dried Fruit, Fruity, Jasmine, Licorice-anise, Lychee, Molasses, Pear, Pineapple, Red Currant, Strawberry, Sweet spice, Winey
  • Acidity
    Malic Acid (3), Citric Acid (2), Citrus, Complex, Grape, Lemon, Lemon & Lime, Mandarin Orange, Red Grape, Wild black berry
Location

Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Auction

Cup of Excellence