Raul Hector Trujillo
Currently, Raul lives on his beautiful farm with his wife, two sons, and one daughter – all of whom lend their support to the coffee farm. Pergamino first started working with Raul five years ago, and they have truly seen him grow as a producer – now only growing specialty-grade coffee, earning a profitable income for his family. Raul now has a working bathroom and an improved kitchen thanks to the success of his coffee.
- Farm Raul Hector Trujillo
- Varietal Caturra
- Process Fully washed
- Altitude 2,000 metres above sea level
- Town / City San Francisco Alto, La Plata
- Region Huila
- Owner Raul Hector Trujillo
- Tasting Notes Yellow Peach, Maple, Honey
- Farm Size 2 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.