Fazenda Vale do Sol
Owner(s): André Garcia
Municipality: Elói Mendes
State: Minas Gerais
Region: Southern Minas Gerais
Variety: Catuaí Amarelo, Acaiá, Acauã, Mundo Novo, Catucaí, Bourbon Amarelo
Altitude: 950 meters (3,117 ft)
Fazenda Vale do Sol’s story began with Mr. Alexandre Garcia Capelo, a small-scale coffee grower whose passion for coffee was passed down to his son, Antonio Wander Garcia. Antonio dedicated his life to coffee farming, a legacy now carried on by his son, André Garcia—an agronomist and co-owner of Jaguara Coffee. With technical knowledge and a love for the land, André brought innovation and modern farming practices to the farm, earning outstanding results.
Sustainability & Farming Practices:
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72 hectares of sustainable land management
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Expanded conservation areas
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Reforestation near natural springs
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Zero-crop pruning cycles
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Banana trees used as natural windbreaks
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Naturally pest- and disease-resistant coffee varieties
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Practices that create an almost organic farm environment
Certifications & Recognition:
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Fairtrade certified
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Award-winning for quality and sustainable practices
Flavor Profile:
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Full body and sweetness
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Notes of milk chocolate and brown sugar
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Micro-lots with bright, fruity notes