LIMITED | NICARAGUA | Los Alpes | Geisha | Washed

Origin

• 🇳🇮 Nicaragua

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
  50
• Bright
  40

Finca Los Alpes, 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. Many varieties are cultivated here, but the 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. trees are the youngest, having their first harvest in 2023. Under the management of Luis's son, Olman Valladárez , the farm has flourished , earning first place in 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. in both 2023 and 2024 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. Geisha. Beyond coffee, the Valladárez family's commitment extends to community well-being, sponsoring public health campaigns and organizing celebratory events. The philosophy at Finca Los Alpes revolves around creating a sustainable and familial atmosphere, where everyone involved, from collaborators to consumers, enjoys the fruits of their labor. The Geisha grown here is from Panamanian stock, meaning it has the genetic potential to punch above the rest. This lot was processed via the 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. method, highlighting the 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.’s floral and citrus notes.