This lot comes from Fazenda Santa Bárbara in Serra do Salitre, located within Brazil's renowned Cerrado Mineiro region. The coffee is mechanically harvested when cherries reach peak maturity, allowing the fruit to develop high sugar content and deliver a vibrant expression of the farm's terroir.
After harvest, the cherries are carefully dried on patios using the traditional natural process. During drying, a controlled natural fermentation takes place, allowing the fruit's sugars and aromatic compounds to enhance the cup profile while preserving the coffee's inherent sweetness and character. This approach highlights the unique qualities of the region and creates a coffee with remarkable balance and depth.
The resulting cup offers pronounced sweetness, a creamy body, and layered fruit notes supported by a refined aromatic complexity. It is a coffee that reflects both the natural advantages of the Cerrado Mineiro and the meticulous attention given throughout production.
PZ Farms is built upon generations of dedication to coffee cultivation, combining Italian heritage with a deep commitment to quality and innovation. The Zanetoni family established its roots in Brazilian agriculture after immigrating from Italy and has spent decades developing a reputation for producing exceptional coffees while maintaining a strong connection to the land.
Recognizing the extraordinary potential of the Cerrado Mineiro region, the family expanded its operations into Minas Gerais, where consistent climate conditions, favorable elevations, and rich soils create an ideal environment for specialty coffee production. Fazenda Santa Bárbara has become one of the group's flagship farms, producing coffees that showcase the distinctive character of this celebrated origin.
Today, PZ Farms integrates modern farming practices with a respect for tradition, focusing on quality, traceability, and sustainability at every stage of production. Their coffees consistently demonstrate the sweetness, balance, and complexity that have made Cerrado Mineiro one of the world's most respected coffee regions.
Every harvest reflects the family's long standing commitment to excellence, delivering coffees that connect roasters and consumers with the authentic character of Brazilian specialty coffee.
