Villaure (2015) - Guatemala 2015 Verified listing

Farm:               Villaure
Farmer:            Aurelio Villatoro Castillo

Mr. Aurelio Villatoro had the chance to be born in the vicinity of the coffee; child was devoted to his primary, secondary and diversified. At the end of the same back to "Finca La Esperanza" owned by his father in the profession Auto Mechanics but with the hope of giving continuity to the coffee process and that was how in 1986 he founded his own farm "Villaure" name carries his last name and first name. This farm began its work in coffee farming with a very small area but with enthusiasm, dedication and hard work was increasing its productivity. From the year 2002 to date, he has received several awards at national and international level for the excellent quality of coffee.

Geographic Characteristics

• • Location:                      Cuilco, Huehuetenango
  • Area:                            44.49 mz
  • Altitude Range:            4, 528 – 5, 740 feet
  • Type of Soil:                Franks, Clay and Sand
  • Shade Trees:                Gravilea and Inga
    

• Climatic Characteristics
  • Average Temperature:  18° to 22° C
  • Annual Rainfall:           1, 800 mm
  • Microclimate:               Special due to a combination of warm and cold winds, precipitation and humidity.

• Coffee Production Characteristics
  • Harvest Season:           From December to March
  • Varieties:                      Bourbón and Caturra
  • Drying Process:           Sun
  • Mill:                             Wet
  • Annual Production:      750 bags (69 kg bags)

• Previous Awards
  • Certifications:              
    • Starbucks, Utz Kapeh and Nespresso
  • Cup of Excellence:      
    • Cup of Excellence® 2002
    • Cup of Excellence® 2013
    • Cup of Excellence® 2014
  • Best Producer of Huehuetenango Department, ILLY COFFEE 2003
  • Second Best Coffee Producer at National Level, ILLY COFFEE 2004
  • Recognition for Quality Coffee in the city of Bellingham, Washington USA, ONYX COFFEE 2008

• Contact
  • Twitter:           @FincaVillaure
  • E-mail:            fincavillaure@yahoo.com
  • Phone:           +502 5302.6613 / +502 4078.6886