Costa Rica, Alajuela San Isidro Natural

   Costa Rica, Alajuela San Isidro Natural Single Estate Volcan Azul Micro Lot Notes: Black Currant, Red Grape, Strawberry, Hibiscus, Hazelnut Roast: Light (City+) Varietal: San Isidro also known as Sarchimor Elevation: 1650m Process: Natural  Farmer: Alejo Castro   Our second lot from Volcan Azul. This time we chose a stunning example of Alejos fully Natural San Isidro. Juicy and fruit-forward, look for aromas of cherry, redcurrant, and hibiscus. Bright pomelo acidity underpins notes of strawberry, red grape, and blackcurrant. A finish of oak and roasted hazelnut provides balance. At Volcan Azul, Alejo has reserved part of the farm to produce micro-batches of a range of varietals, using a variety of coffee processes to highlight the unique qualities of each. Eight years ago, with the help of two agronomists, Carlos Mario Rodriguez and Orlando Mora, they began testing different lines of the Sarchimor varietal, which is a hybrid of Villa Sarchí and Timor. They wanted to find their own l