Description
Environmental characteristics and protection; mountains, reserves, ecology, fauna, plants: Located in a coffee growing region with plenty of vegetation and closet to the Celaque mountain. Indigenous communities or associations: None Historical contribution of the Region: During the last 4 years Specialty Coffees of this zone compete with each other and they associate in order to maintain and be able to offer a good quality coffee with good milling practices. How did the farm initiate: I began with a quarter of a hectare and now I have 2 hectares in a farm located in the village of Capucas at an altitude of 1600 MASL. ¿What is the secret of your success? Continuous investment to quality. ¿How do you feel as a winner in COE? Thankful with God in the first place, thankful to COE Program that IHCAFE promotes and thankful to my fellow farmers. Your experience in COE: First time participating.
Farm Information
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Farm NameCerro Gacho
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FarmerJosé Luis Estévez Medrano
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Altitude1600
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Farm Size2
Score
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Score85.65
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Rank13
Lot Information
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Year2011
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Processing SystemWashed
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VarietyCaturra
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Overallcomplex, subtle, elegant, soft cocoa finish
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Aroma / Flavorjasmine, almond, green tea, caramel, tart red berries, blackcurrant, orange
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Aciditycherry acidity, moderate