Finca La Argentina Colombia Land of Diversity Auction
Situated in northeast Colombia, Norte de Santander borders Venezuela with climbing altitudes and rich forests. An ideal place to grow coffee thanks to the healthy soils and delicate climates. It is here where José Ramon Cuellar Soto manages his farm, Finca La Argentina.
- Farm Finca La Argentina
- Varietal Castillo
- Process Fully washed
- Altitude 1,800 metres above sea level
- Town / City Herran
- Region Norte de Santander
- Owner José Ramon Cuellar Soto
- Tasting Notes Molasses, whiskey, plum
- Farm Size 3 hectares
Colombia is the third largest coffee-producing country in the world, and thanks to its vast array of unique microclimate, are able to have harvests throughout the year.
Commercial coffee cultivation began in the mid-1830s and spread so rapidly that throughout the twentieth century coffee already became the country’s leading export. A mountainous topography and many tropical micro-climates contribute greatly to Colombia’s reputation for ideal growing conditions, which – in turn – have helped Colombia establish itself as a recognisable origin around the world.
The diversity of coffee and profiles found across Colombia is enormous and coffee is harvested practically year-round depending on the region. The main harvest takes place from October to February with November and December being the peak months. There is also a second fly (or ‘mitaca’) crop several months later, again varying by region and microclimate.