Colombia, Proyecto Berruecos

Origin

• 🇨🇴 Colombia· Nariño

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
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Proyecto Berruecos is a community effort led by Francy CastilloCastilloColombia's leaf-rust-resistant variety, bred by Cenicafé from Caturra and Timor hybrid. Long dismissed by purists, it now wins competitions when grown and processed well. in the mountains of Nariño, Colombia. By collecting parchment coffee from dozens of small producers across the Arboleda region, Francy helps farmers in remote communities access the specialty coffee market, earn better prices, and continue investing in both quality and sustainability. The result is a washedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. community lot that captures what makes this region so special. Grown between 1,800 - 2,100 metres above sea level and fermented over multiple stages before slow patio drying, it delivers remarkable sweetness and clarity in the cup. Expect notes of black cherry, vanilla, and orange zest, carried by a silky bodyBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method. and bright, juicyAcidityThe bright, lively, fruit-like sensation in coffee — praise, not a flaw. Citric sparkle, malic apple-crispness, tartaric wine notes; light roasts preserve more of it. finish that keeps you reaching for another sip