Colombia Finca Monteblanco Cranberry

Taste the artistry of fermented coffee with Finca Monteblanco, where a special extended fermentation process creates extraordinary aroma and taste that will leave you speechless!

Finca Monteblanco, led by Rodrigo Sánchez, produces exceptional coffees from the rare Purple Caturra varietal, blending tradition with innovation for award-winning microlots and year-round quality.

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The Cranberry Co-Fermented Washed process

The Cranberry Co-fermented washed process begins with the Purple Caturra variety, known for its high Brix and natural sweetness, which supports beneficial microorganisms like Lactobacillus and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. These microorganisms are pre-cultivated to create a fermentation culture.

Red fruits, such as blueberries, are added to this culture, which is nourished with molasses, sugar, or panela and fermented for over 190 hours to achieve optimal sugar content and pH. After harvesting, the coffee's Brix is measured, and it undergoes an additional 150 hours of fermentation in sealed barrels with the prepared culture, maintaining specific Brix and pH levels to enhance flavor while preserving the coffee's profile. This precise method aims to meet high international standards and produce captivating cup profiles.

Before processing with the fermented culture, the coffee cherries are assessed for sugar content immediately upon arrival at the Monteblanco mill. The cherries are floated to eliminate impurities, then pulped and placed into a 200-liter sealed tank. The previously fermented 80-litre culture is added to this tank, and the pulped coffee undergoes fermentation for 150 hours. Throughout this period, the team diligently monitors conditions to ensure that the environment remains above 6 degrees Brix and a pH of 4. Following fermentation, the coffee is transferred to the drying area, where it is sun-dried for 2–3 days and then shaded for an additional 15–18 days until it achieves a humidity level of 10–11%.

Tasting: Cranberry, Blueberry with a hint of caramel.