If you are researching Colombian coffee and wondering which regions produce distinctive specialty profiles, Cesar is one you should know.
Located in northern Colombia near the Sierra Nevada, the municipality of Pueblo Bello is home to small family farms producing high quality Colombian specialty coffee at nearly 5,643 feet above sea level. The altitude, mountain airflow, and variable rainfall create ideal conditions for slow cherry development and complex flavor formation.
This particular microlot, known as Natural Cocoa Wine, is produced by Johan Chica Gelvis in the community of Cuesta Plata. His family has cultivated coffee here for three generations. Their commitment to precision begins at planting and continues through harvest, fermentation, and drying. The varieties grown for this lot are Caturra and Castillo, both well known in Colombian specialty coffee for balance and structure.
The coffee undergoes a controlled natural fermentation in bioreactors, carefully monitored until the pH reaches 4.9 and total dissolved solids reach 750. After fermentation, the cherries dry first under the sun on patios and then finish in a mechanical Guardiola to stabilize moisture. This level of control ensures clarity while enhancing fruit expression.
In the cup, this Colombian natural process coffee offers layered notes of chocolate and cocoa, bright citrus, red fruits, soft florals, and a refined wine like finish. The body is juicy and the acidity is vibrant. With an SCA score between 87 and 88, it clearly qualifies as specialty coffee under international grading standards.
For coffee lovers searching for traceable Colombian coffee, fruit forward natural processes, or specialty coffee by subscription, origins like Cesar offer both transparency and character. Every detail of this microlot can be traced back to a specific producer, location, altitude, and process.
More than flavor, this coffee represents resilience and family continuity in a region that has faced historical challenges. It reflects innovation rooted in tradition and a commitment to quality that defines modern Colombian specialty coffee.
If you are exploring Colombian coffee regions and want to understand how altitude, processing, and microclimate shape flavor, Cesar is a powerful place to begin. Discover the Natural Cocoa Wine microlot in our shop and experience a specialty coffee that connects origin, craft, and character in every cup.
