Cerrado Mineiro · Variety
Catuai in Cerrado Mineiro
Cerrado Mineiro is known for brazil's first denomination of origin — consistent, technified estate naturals, and Catuai is one of the varieties behind that reputation. The region's farms sit at 800–1,300 m — Catuai's preferred range is 900–1,800 m — and harvest runs may – september, the window in which the variety's character is decided in the field.
Catuai brings its own agronomic personality to Cerrado Mineiro: a compact, wind-resistant plant with high yield potential, and disease behavior best summarized as susceptible to rust. 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 chocolate, almond, mild red fruit, 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 | 900–1,800 m |
| Harvest | May – September |
| Species | Arabica |
| Lineage | Caturra × Mundo Novo, bred by IAC Brazil (released 1972) |
| Disease resistance | Susceptible to rust |
| Regional cup profile | Chocolate, hazelnut, and caramel with mild fruit; heavy body, low acidity — the archetypal espresso base. |
Catuai in Cerrado Mineiro — frequently asked questions
Does Catuai grow well in Cerrado Mineiro?
Yes — the region's 800–1,300 m range overlaps the variety's preferred 900–1,800 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 Catuai taste like?
Expect chocolate, almond, mild red fruit, expressed through the region's typical character: chocolate, hazelnut, and caramel with mild fruit; heavy body, low acidity — the archetypal espresso base.
When is Catuai 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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