Finca La Armenia (Luis Alfredo Diaz)
In the village of El Bombo, in the municipality of Pitalito, Luis has been working diligently to cultivate coffee on his farm. Of the 4.5 hectares, 4 are dedicated to growing Pink Bourbon, whilst the rest is planted with Caturra. El Bombo is situated on the slopes of the Andes, with high altitudes, picturesque landscapes and ideal climate, it has gained prominence for producing some of the most exceptional coffees in Colombia. Coffee is not just a commodity here, it is a way of life, and the source of cultural celebrations in the community of El Bombo.
- Farm Finca La Armenia
- Varietal Caturra
- Process Fully washed
- Altitude 1,750 meters above sea level
- Town / City Pitalito
- Region Huila
- Owner Luis Alfredo Diaz
- Tasting Notes Jammy, gummy bears, candy
- Farm Size 4.5 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.