About Brazil Legender Sitio Colina Natural
Arrived March 2023, new crop, in Grainpro bags.
Marco
Angelo Scalco hails from the rural region of Poco Fundo in Brazil and
has been cultivating coffee for 15 years alongside his wife, Ana, and
brother, Paulo. As a third-generation coffee producer, Mr. Scalco
inherited his farm from his father in 2012, who had spent 50 years
growing coffee. Despite having a smaller overall production, Mr. Scalco
prides himself on the exceptional quality of his coffee. He believes
that high-quality produce is essential to cover the high production
costs and provide a decent livelihood for his family. The Sitio Colina
farm is located in Cachoeirinha, just outside of Poco Fundo, where the
community collaborates on harvest schedules to minimize labor expenses.
The community's approach of sharing equipment, storage facilities, and
other resources serves as a source of inspiration for neighboring
communities.
- Producer: Marco Angelo Scalco
- Region: Cachoeirinha
- Elevation: 1100 meters
- Varietals: Yellow Catuai, Red Catuai
- Milling Process: Natural
- Drying Process: Patio
- Harvest Months: June to September
The Scalcos, father and son
Legender, as a coffee buying group, was founded in 2012 focused on offering the best coffees grown in their region. They provide full traceability of all of coffee lots and their partner producers are fully committed to environment friendly practices. The group is focused on building strong and lasting relationships with their grower partners.
Cup Characteristics: Aromas of cherry vanilla. Flavors of cherry cola with milk chocolate
tones. Soft, smooth mouthfeel. Overall, a clean, sweet cup and lively
at the start of the new season.
Roasting Notes:
Brazilian coffees are somewhat softer and less dense due to their elevation, so heat is absorbed more quickly. We prefer to stop this coffee before the outset of second crack, in order to
preserve citrus notes and brightness. To roast it too dark would mean that many
of its subtleties would be lost, but be sure to have a first crack plus at least
a full minute of development time and possibly first sounds of second crack.