RANCHERIA

COFFEE HUNTERS STORY

Taking a domestic flight from Bogota, the capital of Colombia, for about an hour, one arrives at Cúcuta the capital of the Northern Santander department located only six kilometers away from the Venezuelan border. Driving one hour and half to Salzar in the mountainous area then travelling further into the mountains for another hour, is the Rancheria Farm which cultivates genuine Typica Cultivar, an extremely rare cultivar in the Salzar district. Isolated deep inside the mountains, this genuine cultivar has been miraculously preserved without any impurities. Jose Dario, the owner of this five hectares farm, inherited the farm from his father and works there alone except during the harvesting season. The farming method is close to extensive farming, using no chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Because it is so isolated, the farm can’ t obtain organic certification - but Jose Dario does not mind it at all.

Vintage characteristics

【Flavor Profile】A sweet coffee with a toasty aroma and flavor. Creamy and smooth, it goes well with Japanese sweets as a mild coffee.

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2020

A complex fragrance along with unique sweetness and umami, reminiscent of Japanese sweets, are characteristic of the Rancheria Farm. The refreshing and light acidity instantly spreads out across the palate like a skyrocket blasting into the sky. Yet its crystal transparency of various flavors vividly lasts to the very end allowing plenty of time to savor the experience.

2017

Flavor of high-quality brown sugar and canele. Thick tastiness and smooth texture with lingering aftertaste of dried

2016

Thick honey-like, toasty sweetness of Japanese brown molded candy with a silky texture. A coffee with a gracious balance.

2015

Flavor of gentle acidity and thick, mild sweetness with the aroma of nuts and caramel. A toasty aroma aftertaste lingers in the mouth.

2013

The aroma and flavor of baked sweets and toast. Modest acidity balances well with the extended sweetness, with clean, lingering aftertaste.

2012

Flavor of peanuts. Within a mild mouthfeel, modest acidity exists with a bitter, but tasty aftertaste.

2009

Sweet, nutty flavor resembling almonds and toast. Sweetness excels over the modest acidity with a toasty aftertaste.