Costa Rica Cuatro Vientos

Origin

• 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Tasting notes

Character

• Experimental
  50
• Funky
  40
• Bright
  30
• Clean
  20

Name: Cuatro Vientos Origin: Tarrazu & Central Valley Varietal: CaturraCaturraA natural dwarf mutation of Bourbon found in Brazil: compact plants, easier picking, bright and clean cup. A workhorse across Latin America., CatuaiCatuaíA Brazilian cross of Mundo Novo and Caturra: short, productive, storm-resistant. Sweet, mild, dependable — everywhere in Brazil and Central America. Altitude: 1500-2000 metres above sea level Process: NaturalNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. Flavours: Wild Strawberry, Hibiscus, Buttery Toffee, Papaya Nectar, Honeycomb, Roasted Peanut Cup Score: 88 Importer: Falcon Coffees Where is it from? Solis & Cordero is a family-run project led by veteran producer Iván Gerardo Solís Rivera and his wife Leandra Cordero. After more than 20 years of experience in coffee cultivation, processing, and quality control, Iván established Beneficio Santa Fe in 2018 to process his own coffees and to provide services for smallholdersSmallholderA farmer growing coffee on a small family plot — often under two hectares. Most of the world's coffee is grown this way, typically pooled at cooperatives or washing stations. in the Santos region. The family manages several farms—including Finca Santa Maria, Cuatro Vientos (1,650 masl, 6 ha), and Finca Voo—and focuses on high-altitude cultivation of Catuai and Caturra. Their portfolio ranges from traditional honeys and naturals to experimental fermentations (anaerobicAnaerobic fermentationCherries or depulped seeds ferment in sealed, oxygen-free tanks. Produces intense, unusual flavors — cinnamon, bubblegum, boozy fruit — that divide opinion. processes of 72–92h, extended fermentations up to 144h, and cinnamon infusions), developed in collaboration with CormaCafe (Brazil) through their Selvatech fermentation inputs. This blendBlendCoffees from multiple origins roasted or mixed together for a consistent, balanced profile year-round — the traditional backbone of espresso menus. of tradition, family involvement, and innovative processing makes Solis & Cordero a key name in Costa Rican specialty coffee. Finca Cuatro Vientos Is 6-hectare farm located at 1,650 masl in Santa Maria de Dota, Tarrazú, is owned and managed by Solsiré Solís Cordero, daughter of Iván and Leandra. Representing the next generation of the Solis & Cordero family project, the farm reflects their commitment to producing and processing exceptional coffees while also supporting fellow Costa Rican smallholders through shared knowledge, innovation, and infrastructure. Roast Light/Medium Brew Filter & Espresso