Zocapa – Mexique

This coffee was produced at finca Castillo by the Pitol family
The coffee-growing region of Veracruz is one of Mexico’s most important, and together with Chiapas and Puebla, it accounts for a significant share of national coffee production.

El Castillo farm is managed by the Pitol family in the Barranca de Zocapa region, where coffee is grown at an altitude of about 950 meters, in the shade of century-old oak trees. The farm incorporates elements of a “dehesa”-style agroforestry system, where coffee cultivation coexists with open grazing areas.

In the peripheral areas of the farm, livestock naturally contributes to soil fertility and ecosystem balance. This approach promotes biodiversity conservation and contributes to the long-term sustainability of the production system.

The plantation grows the Sarchimor and Marsellesa varieties, known for their adaptability to the region’s climatic conditions and their agronomic resilience. Careful management of the shade beneath the oak canopy encourages balanced plant growth and protects the coffee trees from excessive sun exposure, reflecting the Pitol family’s commitment to sustainable, quality-focused coffee production.