Mantiqueira de Minas
Award-Winning Terroir, Exceptional Quality.
Overview of Mantiqueira de Minas
Mantiqueira de Minas is a prestigious coffee-producing region with a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). It's renowned for its mountainous terrain, unique microclimates, and a strong tradition of producing high-quality specialty coffees, frequently winning national and international awards.
The region's high altitudes, combined with dedicated producers focusing on meticulous harvesting and post-harvest practices, result in coffees with remarkable sweetness, bright acidity, and complex sensory profiles.
Mantiqueira de Minas is home to many small to medium-sized farms where coffee cultivation is often a family tradition passed down through generations.
Prized Terroir of Mantiqueira de Minas
Altitude
900 - 1,500 meters above sea level.
Climate
Mild subtropical climate with good rainfall distribution and cooler average temperatures due to altitude.
Soil
Rich in organic matter, often clayey, contributing to flavor development.
Key Varietals
Yellow Bourbon, Red Bourbon, Yellow Catuaí, Red Catuaí, Acaiá, Mundo Novo
Common Notes: Citrus Fruits (Orange, Tangerine), Yellow Fruits (Peach, Apricot), Caramel, Honey, Floral Notes.
Characteristics: Medium to full body, bright and often complex citric acidity, high sweetness, and a long, pleasant aftertaste.
Methods: Pulped Natural, Natural (Dry), Washed, Honey.
Common Practice: Pulped natural is very common, enhancing sweetness and fruit notes. Natural processing is also traditional. Washed and Honey processes are increasingly used for specific flavor profiles.
Why Source from Mantiqueira de Minas?
Access to award-winning, high-scoring specialty coffees.
Protected Geographical Indication ensuring origin authenticity and quality standards.
Unique flavor profiles characterized by sweetness, citric acidity, and fruitiness.
Strong tradition of quality-focused family farming.
High traceability and commitment to sustainable practices.
Glimpses of Mantiqueira de Minas
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