Geisha from Esmeralda Farm, where the lots differ even on the harvest date.
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Following the first release, " Geisha Natural Montagna 2SN x Yoshiyuki Nakamura ", and the second release, " Geisha Washed Trapiche 65AS x Ishii Yasuo ", the third release, " Geisha Natural Montagna 1SN x Tomomichi Morifuji ", has now been released!
In this article, we will provide you with detailed information about this third Esmeralda Geisha lot.
The plots of Esmeralda Farm are divided into small sections
This lot, "Montaña 1SN," is the name of a plot in Cañas Verdes, one of the three estates within Esmeralda that cultivate Geisha grapes.
Caña Verde has its cultivation areas at an altitude of nearly 2,000m, which is higher than the other two farms. Although there is a dry season of 3-4 months, the air is cool and the unique microclimate produces Geisha with different characteristics.
Half of Caña Verde was included in the land when the Peterson family, owners of Esmeralda Farm, first acquired the farm in 1967. At the time, the farm was used for beef cattle, and later for dairy cattle. However, several small producers had been growing coffee in the surrounding area for some time. It wasn't until the 1990s that the Peterson family began full-scale coffee cultivation.
Half of Caña Verde was included in the land when the Peterson family, owners of Esmeralda Farm, first acquired the farm in 1967. At the time, the farm was used for beef cattle, and later for dairy cattle. However, several small producers had been growing coffee in the surrounding area for some time. It wasn't until the 1990s that the Peterson family began full-scale coffee cultivation.
After Geisha was rediscovered, the Peterson family expanded Geisha production by purchasing small plots of land surrounding the original Caña Verde estate. Since then, many of the award-winning Esmeralda Geisha lots have come from the Caña Verde hills.
Montagna, whose name became known around the world at the auction
Caña Verde is divided into 12 plots, which are scattered across the slopes (although some are adjacent, of course) rather than being one large farm area.
Each plot has its own unique flavor, with slight differences in climate, temperature, sunlight, and soil. Each plot is several hectares in size, but this particular lot, Montaña, is only 0.5 hectares in size.
This small Montagna region became known worldwide thanks to a certain event.
It was this Montaña Natural lot that was sold at the 2017 Best of Panama (BOP) international tasting exhibition for $601 per pound, the highest price in the world at the time.
This lot was born from the famous Montagna. Esmeralda Farm is known for its thorough management, and the data is presented in detail.
This lot was born from the famous Montagna. Esmeralda Farm is known for its thorough management, and the data is presented in detail.
Montaña 1SN
Lot name: Montaña Harvesting farm: Cañas Verdes Area: Cañas Verdes Harvesting site altitude: 1,690m
Process: Natural Annual precipitation (estimated): 3,500mm
Average temperature: 16-23°C during the day, 10-15°C at night
Average vine age: 16 years Lot harvest area: 0.5ha
Harvest date: 2021/12/24
Lot name: Montaña Harvesting farm: Cañas Verdes Area: Cañas Verdes Harvesting site altitude: 1,690m
Process: Natural Annual precipitation (estimated): 3,500mm
Average temperature: 16-23°C during the day, 10-15°C at night
Average vine age: 16 years Lot harvest area: 0.5ha
Harvest date: 2021/12/24
In this way, not only is the coffee high quality and rich in flavor, but the fact that Esmeralda Farm ensures traceability through thorough management and makes detailed information available to the public makes the coffee special.
Furthermore, this batch has a different harvest date than the first batch, "Montanha 2SN."
The coffee cherries are at different stages of ripeness, which is said to result in different flavors.
To manage the production of such micro lots, which involves dividing the lots not only by harvesting area but also by harvesting date, extremely strict control of the production process is required.
However, Esmeralda Farm has been working on lot separation since it first began cultivating Geisha , and its long experience has made it possible for it to manage micro lots to this extent.
It can be said that Esmeralda Farm not only ensures quality, but also has created a system to firmly support it.
However, Esmeralda Farm has been working on lot separation since it first began cultivating Geisha , and its long experience has made it possible for it to manage micro lots to this extent.
It can be said that Esmeralda Farm not only ensures quality, but also has created a system to firmly support it.
Enjoy Esmeralda's coffee roasted to perfection
A special product is now on sale: the introduced lot "Montagna 1SN" roasted by Tomomichi Morifuji of RED POISON COFFEE ROASTERS!
The world's best Geisha x original roasting machine!
This is a special coffee that is only available on this occasion.
This is a special coffee that is only available on this occasion.
For this project, four sections were selected from among several special sections at Esmeralda Farm, and each was finished using two processes: washed and natural.
We plan to introduce the remaining brands in the future.
Please look forward to it!
June 14, 2023
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