Caramel and cocoa on the dry aroma; soft orange and red-plum acidity on entry; brown-sugar and honey sweetness through the middle; a medium, clean body; and a milk-chocolate finish.
Buying Tips
Region: Madriz lies in northern Nicaragua on the Honduran border; the area around San Juan del Río Coco is the main growing area
Smallholder cooperatives: Farming is mostly smallholder, with cooperatives handling processing and export; many lots are organic or Fairtrade certified
Style: Next to Nueva Segovia, with a clean, sweet cup and brighter acidity than Matagalpa in the center