Panama Altieri Dilgo Natural Geisha

Discover the extraordinary elegance of Panama Altieri Dilgo Natural Geisha, cultivated by renowned, award-winning coffee producer Eugene Altieri. This exceptional Geisha captivates with delicate floral notes of lavender, vibrant blood orange, and luscious plum. Bright, citrusy acidity unfolds into subtle undertones of mixed blueberries and blackberries, beautifully balanced by a clean, sweet, and silky-smooth body. Each sip reveals remarkable depth and complexity, delivering a refined, unforgettable coffee experience worth savoring.

Dilgo is a plot located in the Mima EstateI farm in Alto Quiel at the foothills of the Baru Volcano, at an altitude of 1820 meters above sea level. It covers an area of approximately 1 hectares of volcanic soil where Geisha Green Tip grows. It is adjacent to the protected area of the park, and the coffee grows in the wild forest of Guabos, Bamboo, Cenizas and Cedars with 70% shade.

It was then transported to our facilities in Alto Lino the next morning, where it underwent flotation to separate low-density cherries. Then it was placed on African beds in the drying greenhouse for its initial drying stage for 4 days, after reaching approximately 45% humidity. It was then placed in Grain Pro bags for 2 days to complete the fermentation process with low humidity. The coffee then underwent a drying stage in the drying room at a constant temperature of 18 degrees Celsius and 50% humidity for 35 days. After the drying process, it entered our resting warehouse.

This coffee comes to us from a family-owned group of coffee growing farms from Boquete in Panama. Altieri has two farms located in Boquete, called Mima Estate in the area of Callejon Seco and Pipim Estate in the area of Alto Lino. Founded by Eugene Altieri, (an Italian-American businessman residing in Panama) they produce varieties of Geisha, Typica, Catuai and Caturra.

These prize-winning coffees are grown on the Eastern slope of the Baru Volcano, surrounded by the virgin cloud forests of the Baru National Park, at a height of between 1,600 and 2,200 meters above sea level in an area known as Callejón Seco and Alto Lino. This area consists of volcanic soil, drained on the slope of the volcanic mountain, at an altitude where winds from the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans collide creating microclimates different from the rest of the country. Mima Estate (Callejon Seco) produces Geisha, Typica and Catuai, while Pipim Estate (Alto Lino) produces Caturra. 

After fifteen years of coffee growing and earning various awards, the second generation of the Altieri family are following Eugene’s legacy, working together to expand the Altieri Specialty Coffee brand. Given that family is in Altieri Specialty Coffee’s core values, the names of each lot have special meaning - they are named after each of the Altieri family’s 10 grandchildren!

The Altieri Specialty Coffee team are essential to produce excellent quality coffee. As a responsible brand we prioritize the quality of life of our workers and their families. The workers families receive accommodations
and support through a housing, schooling after school activities, food programs, sewing workshop, tutoring for children, and family conferences, along with regular medical visits for comprehensive care.