Virgo - Colombia Jhoan Vergara Anaerobic Bourbon Rose and Thermal Shock

Colombian coffee is first and foremost a mountain coffee. It grows on the slopes of the Andes mountain range, in an equatorial climate tempered by altitude. The alternation between sun, regular rainfall, and cool nights slows down the maturation of the cherries, which allows for a high aromatic concentration. The soils are often volcanic or alluvial, rich in minerals, and the farms are mostly small, which reinforces the link between coffee, soil, and microclimate.

The Huilaterroir is particularly distinctive. Located in southern Colombia, it benefits from both Andean and Amazonian influences, with young and very fertile soilsoriginating from the Nevado del Huila massif. The high altitudes, steep slopes, and temperature differences between day and night indicate slow and homogeneous maturation. These conditions give rise to coffees that are very expressive of the soil, with a clear acidity, great aromatic clarity, and a sensation of mineral freshness.

Acevedois a municipality in southern Huila, often referred to as the Capital Cafetera Especial de Colombia(Specialty Coffee Capital of Colombia), a local recognition that reflects the density and quality of its production. Acevedo is one of those territories in Huila that are still not very commercially exposed, where producers who have chosen specialty coffee have been able to develop their practices without the pressure of a volume market.

At 1,750 metersof altitude, Finca Las Floresfully takes advantage of these conditions. The particularly cool nights lengthen the maturation of the cherries, concentrating sugars and organic acids. The deep, well-drained, and organic matter-rich soils support demanding varieties like pink bourbon without requiring intensive inputs.