Finca Miralindo 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 in the municipality of Toledo where Gerson David Gereda Rincón manages his farm, Finca Miralindo.
The farm spans across 0.8 hectares and is maintained by Gerson and his family. The National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia provide extension services to assist producers with various agronomic activities.
- Farm Finca Miralindo
- Varietal Castillo
- Process Fully washed
- Altitude 1,650 metres above sea level
- Town / City Toledo
- Region Norte de Santander
- Owner Gerson David Gereda Rincón
- Tasting Notes Lemongrass, papaya, brown sugar
- Farm Size 0.8 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.