Cocoa and brown sugar on the dry aroma; caramel and milk chocolate on entry; light ripe-plum and raisin sweetness mid-palate; low acidity and a full, round body; and a toasted-nut finish.
Buying Tips
Region: Matas de Minas lies in eastern Minas Gerais within the Atlantic Forest; steep terrain rules out mechanical harvesting, so family smallholders pick by hand
Geographical indication: The region now holds a geographical indication, and specialty quality has risen quickly in recent years
Varieties: Yellow and Red Catuai are the main cultivars
Brewing Notes
French press: Medium-coarse grind, 93°C, 4-minute steep
Pour-over: 89–90°C at 1:15 to bring out more sweetness and fruit