Colombia - Julio Madrid Catiope (Carbonic Maceration Natural)

Name: Julio Madrid Catiope

Country: Colombia

Region: Risaralda

Varietal: Catiope

Process: Carbonic Maceration Natural

Producer: Julio Madrid

Farm: La Riviera

Elevation: 1,750-1,800 MASL

Tasting Notes: Grape, Wine, Red Fruits

PROCESS

Catiope is a Colombian variety developed by CENICAFÉ, resulting from a cross between Castillo and Ethiopian cultivars. This process begins with an initial 24-hour fermentation of the whole cherries. After a flotation step and depulping, the beans are placed in sealed barrels where oxygen is replaced with CO2 to create an anaerobic environment. This anaerobic stage lasts approximately 48 hours, encouraging the activity of native yeasts and bacteria to enhance the coffee's complexity. Following this, the coffee is washed and undergoes a slow sun-drying process in cherry for 25 days. This protocol results in a clean and expressive cup profile with notes of grape, wine, and red fruits.

THE FARM

To evolve and deepen its expertise in the production of exotic coffees, La Riviera was born as a farm of experiences and sensations, recognized as one of the top producers of exotic coffee in Colombia. Located in a privileged environment in Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda, at an altitude of 1,800 meters above sea level, Finca La Riviera is a blend of talents: from the careful selection of the finest beans to the respect and assurance of each process. The farm’s commitment is to deliver a unique cup of coffee to the table—one whose aromas and flavors reveal the complexity, beauty of the landscape, and rich coffee-growing culture. This focus on quality is supported by an optimal combination of climate and soil, which provides the ideal conditions for the proper development of exotic genetic profiles like this Catiope.

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