Cerrado Mineiro · Variety
Bourbon in Cerrado Mineiro
Cerrado Mineiro is known for brazil's first denomination of origin — consistent, technified estate naturals, and Bourbon is one of the varieties behind that reputation. The region's farms sit at 800–1,300 m — Bourbon's preferred range is 1,100–2,000 m — and harvest runs may – september, the window in which the variety's character is decided in the field.
Bourbon brings its own agronomic personality to Cerrado Mineiro: a tall with more branch density than typica plant with moderate (20–30% above typica) yield potential, and disease behavior best summarized as susceptible to rust and cbd. Regional processing leans on natural, pulped natural, which shapes how the variety's raw material reaches the cup.
Tasted side by side with the same variety from other regions, Cerrado Mineiro's expression stands apart: the variety contributes caramel sweetness, balanced citric acidity, buttery mouthfeel, while the regional cup runs toward chocolate, hazelnut, and caramel with mild fruit; heavy body, low acidity — the archetypal espresso base. That interaction — genetics times place — is exactly what regional sourcing is about.
Key facts
| Region | Cerrado Mineiro |
|---|---|
| Country | Brazil |
| Region altitude | 800–1,300 m |
| Variety optimal altitude | 1,100–2,000 m |
| Harvest | May – September |
| Species | Arabica |
| Lineage | Yemeni stock naturalized on Réunion (Île Bourbon), spread by missionaries from the 1850s |
| Disease resistance | Susceptible to rust and CBD |
| Regional cup profile | Chocolate, hazelnut, and caramel with mild fruit; heavy body, low acidity — the archetypal espresso base. |
Bourbon in Cerrado Mineiro — frequently asked questions
Does Bourbon grow well in Cerrado Mineiro?
Yes — the region's 800–1,300 m range overlaps the variety's preferred 1,100–2,000 m, and local processing traditions (natural, pulped natural) suit its characteristics. It is one of the varieties Cerrado Mineiro is known for.
What does Cerrado Mineiro Bourbon taste like?
Expect caramel sweetness, balanced citric acidity, buttery mouthfeel, expressed through the region's typical character: chocolate, hazelnut, and caramel with mild fruit; heavy body, low acidity — the archetypal espresso base.
When is Bourbon from Cerrado Mineiro harvested?
The regional harvest runs may – september; fresh lots typically reach export markets one to three months after milling.
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