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Specialty green coffee lot: Castillo Washed
Notes of green apple, caramel and basil. Incredibly aromatic. Truly astonishing profile for a Castillo variety.
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Cultivar Castillo
Minimum order 3 bags
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Processing Washed
Bag Size 25 Kg
Packaging Vacuum
| Region | Narino |
|---|---|
| Estimated arrival | 20 Jun, 2025 |
| Processing | Washed |
| Notes | FloralFruity |
| Farming | Deforestation-freeFemale coffeeSmall farmFamily farm |
| Cultivar | Castillo |
| Altitude | 1955 masl |
| Bag Size | 25 |
| Packaging | Vacuum |
| Drying | Sun-dried - Marquesina |
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Terroir: Narino
Located in the extreme southwest of Colombia, this region is one of the best for producing specialty coffee because of its diverse geography. It enjoys various climates depending on the altitude: from the heat of the Pacific plain to the cold of the most mountainous part.
In Nariño, three slopes merge: Pacific, Andean and Amazonian, which means that the physiological conditions of the plants are different from those of the rest of the country and the planet. In most coffee growing areas, 32 weeks pass between flowering and the filling and ripening of the fruit of the coffee tree, while in Nariño this happens between 35 to 36 weeks, which means that the grain ripens more slowly and remains longer on the tree, developing its physiological part much better, which generates a higher concentration of sugars and potential Brix degrees, added to this the special care of the farmers in the production of coffee.
The high fertility is due to the amount of organic material content, of volcanic origin, that the area offers. It has the best particular conditions for coffee cultivation, in terms of water availability, temperature, solar radiation and wind regime. High altitudes and low temperatures force the plant to conserve its sugars. The altitude of these farms can normally exceed 2000 metres above sea level. The temperature of the area is temperate or cold.
- Altitude (m.a.s.l.) 1490-2100
- Sunshine (hours/year) 1590-1750
- Annual rainfall (mm) 1690-1900
- Thermal Time (cumulative stages 2 and 3) 2140-2470
Cultivar: Castillo
Castillo is known for its smoothness, aroma, and citric acidity. It may have similar qualities to Typica, Caturra, and Bourbon. Cenicafé succeeded in giving Castillo the short stature of Caturra, along with relatively high yields, making it a good choice for producers.
Not all Castillo is the same, however: Cenicafé created six different forms of Castillo, designed to meet the climate conditions of six different regions.
This diversity will help Castillo to remain rust-resistant. It is indeed important to keep different lines in anticipation and preparation for the evolution of the disease. In fact, the more homogenous the coffee crops, the bigger the risk of the disease spreading.
