Sitio Bela Vista - Brazil Pulped Naturals 2012 Verified listing

Ana Cristina Junqueira Villela Sitio Bela Vista Dom Vicoso MG Brazil Yellow Catuai Pulped natural 916 AROMA/FLAVOR: chocolate, brown sugar, apricot, red apple, plum, melon, black cherry ACIDITY: structured, elegant, strawberry, melon OTHER: buttery, rounded, hint of caramel, tamarind in finish, milk chocolate and cherry in finish

History of the farmSitio Bela Vista

is part of a familial society, between mother and four children, where

coffees of the highest quality and winners of several contests are

grown.The

property is situated in the “Indicacao de Procedencia da Serra da

Mantiqueira” (Indication of Origin of the Serra da Mantiqueira mountain

range) region, in the south of Minas Gerais, and has fertile lands and

forest reserve areas. We carefully concern ourselves with preserving

springs and forests, thus guaranteeing abundance of water and vast

fauna.In addition to the cultivation of quality coffees, the

property is also dedicated to raising Mangalarga Marchador horses. Coffee processing systemDue to the topography

and in order to guarantee quality, the harvest is selective and is done

manually over cloths, avoiding contact of the fruit with the ground.

Next, the beans are taken to the processing area to be washed, soon

after drying follows. The beans are carefully spread on concrete drying

patios and raked from 15 to 20 times per day. The drying, done by sun,

is slow and homogenous.The beans, upon reaching the idea humidity

percentage, are stored in covered wooden granaries, where they rest for

a period of 30 days. After the rest period, the lots are processed,

bagged and stocked at the Cocarive Cooperative, in Carmo de Minas, for

commercialization.Concern about qualityAs a

philosophy, the properties appreciate the socioenvironmental

responsibility and personal dedication in the search for production with

excellence. As a result, the Sitio Bela Vista coffees have already been exported to several

countries, also winning the following awards:BSCA – 2nd place in the

1st Edition Cup of Excellence Natural Late Harvest – 2011Finalist of

the Cup of Excellence Contest in the 2002, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010,

2011 editions being, among all the years, 7th and 9th ranked twice. STATE OF MINAS GERAIS - 2nd place in 2005 and ranked among the 13

finalists in 2006ABIC - 3rd place in 2005Illycaffe - 2nd place

2010/2011 harvest 9th place 2008/2009 harvest 10th place

2007/2008 harvestCertifications: Sitio Bela

Vista and other properties are certified by the UTZ Certified system of

socioenvironmental management and by the State Coffee Certification

Program “Certifica Minas,” of the State of Minas Gerais and is in the

final phase of certification by the “Rainforest Alliance” sustainable

agriculture network.