Brazil
Sul de Minas
Isadora Muniz Vilela
Fazenda Córrego da Cidreira
Catuai
Natural
June–September
Brown Sugar, Cacao Nib, Grapefruit
1025 meters
N/A
60 kg w/ GrainPro
SOLD OUT
Isadora Muniz Vilela is a fourth generation coffee producer operating Fazenda Córrego da Cidreira with her parents in Cabo Verde, Minas Gerais in the Sul de Minas growing region of Brazil. Isadora’s great-grandfather planted the family’s first coffee crops in Sul de Minas many years ago, and the family continues the legacy of farming in the region today.
When the family first acquired Fazenda Córrego da Cidreira they were faced with many challenges despite their background in agriculture. The topography of the region and lack of technology on the property made work difficult, especially as the coffee cherries are all harvested manually. But, through their shared passion for the coffee plant, for production, and for working in nature, they were able to establish their crop to cover all 90 hectares of the property.
Isadora and her family set their work apart through their dedication and care, making sure that they are involved in overseeing, executing, and assisting their team in every step of production. Their commitment extends to always looking forward and seeking improvements in all of their operations at the farm.
This lot of Catuai coffee underwent Natural processing. Catuai was made by the Instituto Agronomico (IAC) of Sao Paulo State in Campinas, Brazil by crossing Mundo Novo and Caturra varieties. Catuai coffees are cultivated widely across Brazil, and are known for their high productivity potential.
Southern Minas Gerais is one of Brazil’s most productive coffee producing areas. This region has grown Arabica coffee since the 1850s and is characterized by rolling hills, a mild climate averaging 23° C, and high elevations. While some of the largest coffee producing properties in Brazil are located in Sul de Minas, more than half of the region’s producers are small to medium-sized farms. Sul de Minas accounts for, on average, 30% of Brazil’s coffee production.
The mountainous terrain, reaching up to 1400 meters above sea level, is ideally suited for growing coffee and Sul de Minas has increased production quality through investments in infrastructure and sustainability measures. The most commonly cultivated varieties are Yellow Catuai and Mundo Novo, with some farms also growing Icatu, Obatã and Red Catuai. Most of the coffee produced is processed as Natural and the final cup profiles are full bodied, with low acidity and fruity aromas.
