Colombia Nariño Alianza Organic

Buesaco, in the department of Nariño, has been racking up accolades with multiple top finishes in Colombia’s Cup of Excellence auctions over the last few years.  Some credit is owed to the volcanos, which are responsible for many of the rich mineral traits found in the soil composition.  Nariño’s proximity to the equator means intense exposure to the sun, which influences the cherry maturation rate.  Buesaco, in particular, has an interesting micro-climate wherein warm air rises from deep canyons at night and acts like a protective blanket for the coffee plants.  As a result of these combined attributes, coffee plants passively absorb the sun’s energy during the day and then come alive at night when the conditions are less harsh.  This translates into concentrated flowering and long cherry maturation periods. All of these factors can produce exceptional coffee but there is a human factor that cannot be overlooked.  This lot represents a classic Buesaco profile traceable to small fa