Description
Peña Redonda Farm is located in La Palma Municipality, in the north zone of Chalatenango District. This farm has an area of 8 hectares with a height between 1400-1500 meters over the sea level, is very rough and rocky. The coffee cultivation are three varieties and planted five years ago, 2 ½ acres of Pacamara, 4 Pacas and ½ acre of Bourbón and the rest of the land is forest where most predominant tree is the diquidambar.
Peña Redonda’s name is derived from a large rock that is located on that farm over a length of 180 meters and 60 meters.
What was the secret to winning the competition?
• For the good treatment we give to the farm. • Hard work and effort in the process of growing • Collaboration of employees.
How does it feel to be a winner?
• Well, I am happy to be one of the best producers of coffee excellence. • Motivated and committed to continue to improve.
What do you think of the Cup of Excellence?
• It is beneficial to the farmer household economy and employees • Allows himself known internationally good coffee production in the country.
Family Generation
• The family consists of 9 members, 7 brothers and my parents, don’t have children and most time
Farm Information
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Farm NamePeña Redonda
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FarmerCarlos Mauricio Lemus Landaverde
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Altitude1500 masl
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Farm Size8.45 hectares
Score
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Score88.80
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Rank4
Lot Information
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Year2013
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Processing SystemSemi-Washed
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VarietyPacamara
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OverallBody: silky, round, and creamy
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Aroma / Flavorwater melon, honey, spice, dark chocolate, cider, salted caramel, red apple, orange, cherries, muscatel
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Aciditycitric, bright, complex, crisp