Nicaragua | Buenos Aires - El Lino | Caturra | Washed

Origin

• 🇳🇮 Nicaragua

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
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Region: Dipilto , Nueva Segovia Elevation: 1000-1450 masl About: Finca Buenos Aires, nestled in the scenic Dipilto Mountains of northern Nicaragua near the Honduran border, stands as a testament to the Valladárez family's d edicati on to coffee excellence. Established by Luis Emilio Valladárez over 50 years ago, this coffee farm spans 75 hectares, with varieties like Maracaturra , Maragogipe , Java, Villa Sarchí , and CaturraCaturraA natural dwarf mutation of Bourbon found in Brazil: compact plants, easier picking, bright and clean cup. A workhorse across Latin America. cultivated at altitudes between 1,200 and 1,450 masl . Under the management of Luis's son, Olman, the farm has flourished, earning accolades in competitions like the Cup of ExcellenceCup of Excellence (COE)A national competition and auction that identifies a country's best lots each year; winning 'COE' lots command dramatic price premiums.. Most recently, Finca Buenos Aires secured 7th place with a 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. Maracaturra in the 202 4 Cup of Excellence, while its sister farm, Los Alpes, took 1st place with a natural GeishaGesha (Geisha)A rare, jasmine-and-bergamot scented variety originally from Ethiopia's Gesha forest, made famous by Panama's Hacienda La Esmeralda. Routinely the most expensive coffee at auction.. Beyond coffee, the Valladárez family's commitment extends to community well-being, sponsoring public health campaigns and organising celebratory events. The philosophy at Finca Buenos Aires revolves around creating a sustainable and familial atmosphere, where everyone involved—from collaborators to consumers—enjoys the fruits of their labour .