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About Colombia Finca La Primavera Chiroso

Just arrived, April 2026. This is our first time offering La Primavera, but the coffee really stood out at a recent cupping.,

Lizardo lives with his wife Luz Dary at La Primavera. They have been working with coffee for over 13 years and currently have trees of the Chiroso varietal at the farm. Chiroso is a relatively new varietal which is endemic to the region of Urrao, Antioquia, Colombia. A natural mutation of old-growth caturra, the beans are larger and have an oblong shape.

As this varietal gains recognition from importers and roasters, Lizardo is excited about the opportunity to grow relationships that will lead to sustainable prices. With a more predictable income, he would be able to budget for upgrades to the drying facilities at La Primavera. He is always looking for ways to improve the quality of his coffee.

The Chiroso variety was first cultivated in the Penderisco Valley, located in the municipality of Urrao, Antioquia in Colombia, the same area where Finca La Fortuna is located. This picturesque area, situated at an elevation of 2000 meters in Colombia's western mountain range, is where the varietal originated. Although its exact origin remains unknown and formal research is scarce, local coffee farmers share an intriguing story. In the 1980s, a farmer in the region established a coffee nursery, believing he was planting the Caturra variety. As the plants grew, he observed that some had distinctive leaves, which he called "hoja chirosa," meaning ragged leaves. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, the region faced a leaf rust outbreak that devastated coffee trees. The farmer noticed that the unique trees were more resistant to the disease, leading to the Chiroso varietal's popularity among local farmers. In 2014, Carmen Cecilia Montoya, a regional farmer, won the Cup of Excellence with her Chiroso coffee, boosting its reputation for high-quality flavor.

Lizardo Montoya, producer

Country: Colombia
Farm: La Primavera
Producer: Lizardo Montoya
Region: Antioquia
Municipality: Urrao
Altitude: 2000 Meters
Varietal: Chiroso
Process: Washed, sun dried
Harvest Season: 2025/26

Cup Characteristics: Aromas of honey, chestnut and cola. Flavors of tamari, cedar, dark fruit like dates, molasses. Sweet and complex coffee with mild florals. A nice example of washed Chiroso.

Roasting Notes: Due to the high altitude that this coffee is grown at the beans are small and dense. To showcase the flavor profile we recommend pulling before second crack, but the bean is durable enough to withstand a darker roast if desired.