Nicaragua | Buenos Aires | Maracaturra | Natural

Origin

• 🇳🇮 Nicaragua

Tasting notes

Character

• Funky
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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 dedication 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 2024 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.. Maracaturra is a rare varietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process. resulting from a cross between Maragogipe and Caturra , from which it gets its large bean size and compact growth, respectively. This natural Maracaturra is a great expression of the variety and terroirTerroirBorrowed from wine: the way a place — soil, altitude, climate, even neighboring crops — expresses itself in the cup, independent of variety and process. at Finca Buenos Aires, with blackberry and passionfruit notes. 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 .