Antioquia · Variety
Castillo in Antioquia
Antioquia is known for the historic heart of colombian coffee culture and volume, and Castillo is one of the varieties behind that reputation. The region's farms sit at 1,300–2,150 m — Castillo's preferred range is 1,200–2,000 m — and harvest runs main: september – december; mitaca: april – june, the window in which the variety's character is decided in the field.
Castillo brings its own agronomic personality to Antioquia: a compact plant with high yield potential, and disease behavior best summarized as strong, multi-line rust resistance; some cbd tolerance. Regional processing leans on washed, honey, which shapes how the variety's raw material reaches the cup.
Tasted side by side with the same variety from other regions, Antioquia's expression stands apart: the variety contributes red fruit, caramel, balanced acidity, while the regional cup runs toward chocolate, panela sweetness, red apple, and gentle citrus — the classic balanced colombian profile. That interaction — genetics times place — is exactly what regional sourcing is about.
Key facts
| Region | Antioquia |
|---|---|
| Country | Colombia |
| Region altitude | 1,300–2,150 m |
| Variety optimal altitude | 1,200–2,000 m |
| Harvest | Main: September – December; mitaca: April – June |
| Species | Interspecific hybrid |
| Lineage | Caturra × Timor Hybrid composite, bred by Cenicafé, Colombia (released 2005) |
| Disease resistance | Strong, multi-line rust resistance; some CBD tolerance |
| Regional cup profile | Chocolate, panela sweetness, red apple, and gentle citrus — the classic balanced Colombian profile. |
Castillo in Antioquia — frequently asked questions
Does Castillo grow well in Antioquia?
Yes — the region's 1,300–2,150 m range overlaps the variety's preferred 1,200–2,000 m, and local processing traditions (washed, honey) suit its characteristics. It is one of the varieties Antioquia is known for.
What does Antioquia Castillo taste like?
Expect red fruit, caramel, balanced acidity, expressed through the region's typical character: chocolate, panela sweetness, red apple, and gentle citrus — the classic balanced colombian profile.
When is Castillo from Antioquia harvested?
The regional harvest runs main: september – december; mitaca: april – june; fresh lots typically reach export markets one to three months after milling.
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