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Aerial view of a tractor in vast, prepared coffee fields in Noroeste de Minas.

Noroeste de Minas

Cerrado Influence, Expanding Production.

Overview of Noroeste de Minas

Noroeste de Minas (Northwest of Minas) shares characteristics with the Cerrado biome, featuring flat lands and distinct seasons. It's an expanding coffee region with a focus on mechanized farming and consistent output.

This region benefits from conditions favorable for large-scale, efficient coffee production.

Coffees from Noroeste de Minas often present classic Brazilian profiles with good body and sweetness.

Terroir of Noroeste de Minas

Altitude

700 - 1,000 meters above sea level.

Climate

Tropical savanna climate, similar to Cerrado.

Soil

Latosols, typical of the Cerrado.

Key Varietals

Catuaí, Mundo Novo, Topázio

Balanced and Sweet

Common Notes: Chocolate, Caramel, Nuts, Mild acidity.

Characteristics: Medium body, balanced acidity, good sweetness, clean finish.

Mechanized Processing

Methods: Natural (Dry), Pulped Natural.

Common Practice: Efficient processing methods suited for larger volumes.

Why Source from Noroeste de Minas?

Consistent quality and volume.

Balanced profiles suitable for blends and espresso.

Efficient and modern farming practices.

Glimpses of Noroeste de Minas

Diptych showing mechanized coffee harvesting and drying cherries in Noroeste de Minas.
Worker with a trailer full of red coffee cherries in Noroeste de Minas.
View from a harvesting machine over rows of coffee plants in Noroeste de Minas.

Interested in Coffees from Noroeste de Minas?

Our team can help you source exceptional lots tailored to your specific needs from this prime region.