Valle de Oro

Valle de Oro is back. It’s back from the Ilamatepec mountain range, in the heart of El Salvador. It’s back with its volcanic terroir, its elevation of 1,050 meters, and fruity notes that have earned a permanent place in our seasonal lineup.

Behind this lot are Miguel Antonio Villavicencio and his family, with whom we’ve worked for years. At MAV Coffee, they’re committed to sustainable coffee farming: instead of insecticides, they choose wildlife-friendly techniques, allowing beneficial insects and microorganisms to coexist among the native plants. The farm’s paths are designed to keep pickers from making long, unnecessary trips, and its pruning in thirds ensures consistent production: one third with mature plants that yield quality coffee, another with young plants that produce good coffee, and another in full growth.

This Marsellesa lot is processed using the natural method. Developed by ECOM-CIRAD in Nicaragua, Marsellesa is a high-yielding plant adapted to medium altitudes. It has proven resistant to coffee leaf rust and produces an exceptional cup profile. Dried with the cherry intact, it allows the bean to absorb all the fruit’s sweetness and intensity, resulting in a full-bodied cup with pronounced sweetness.

In the cup, Valle de Oro offers a fruity, indulgent, and enveloping profile. Dark chocolate takes center stage from the first sip, creating a dense, deep, and comforting base. Green apple and currant add a fresh, bright acidity that brings liveliness and balance, while prune contributes concentrated sweetness from ripe, dark fruit. A delicate hint of vanilla gently rounds out the profile. With medium-high body and medium-high acidity, it makes for a dense, fruity, and indulgent cup.

With a score of 85 and a roast specifically developed for espresso, Valle de Oro is our Seasonal Espresso: under pressure, the dark chocolate and prune intensify, while green apple and currant add freshness that keeps everything lively. A coffee for those seeking sweetness, body, and an espresso with character.

Valle de Oro is an expression of Salvadoran coffee made by a family: a farm that cares for its surroundings, a variety chosen for its quality, and a cup that brings chocolate, fruit, and sweetness together in perfect harmony.