About this product
Origin : Brazil
Region : South Minas Gerais
Farm : Monte Alegre
Altitude : 1000-1100m
Producer : Jose Francisco Pereira
Variety : Yellow Bourbon
Process : Pulped Natural
Flavor note : Dark Chocolate, Peanuts, Cherry, Brown Sugar
Monte Alegre Farm, managed by Jose Pereira, is located in Southern Minas Gerais at an altitude of 1,000-1,100m. The Pereira family has owned and operated the farm for four generations since 1917, with Jose being the fourth generation. Initially a sugarcane plantation, it transitioned to coffee cultivation around 1990 and has now become a large farm renowned in the world of specialty coffee.
Within the vast 2,700-hectare farm, there is a dedicated 162-hectare plot for Bourbon varieties, and approximately 20% of the entire farm is designated as a nature reserve. Cultivation is carried out using production methods that are completely separated by variety. The farm considers varietal management to be the most crucial factor in determining "taste," and thorough segregation management is performed from the seedling stage.
To ensure that sufficient nutrients reach the coffee beans, the planting interval is wider than usual. As a result, during the harvest season from May to June, the ripe cherries acquire a deep luster and plumpness. The harvested cherries are carefully hand-picked and promptly moved to processing.
