Sul de Minas · Variety
Catuai in Sul de Minas
Sul de Minas is known for brazil's classic smallholder heartland — sweet, balanced naturals and pulped naturals, and Catuai is one of the varieties behind that reputation. The region's farms sit at 850–1,350 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 Sul de Minas: 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, Sul de Minas's expression stands apart: the variety contributes chocolate, almond, mild red fruit, while the regional cup runs toward caramel, milk chocolate, red apple, and nuts; sweet, soft, and round — brazil's benchmark profile. That interaction — genetics times place — is exactly what regional sourcing is about.
Key facts
| Region | Sul de Minas |
|---|---|
| Country | Brazil |
| Region altitude | 850–1,350 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 | Caramel, milk chocolate, red apple, and nuts; sweet, soft, and round — Brazil's benchmark profile. |
Catuai in Sul de Minas — frequently asked questions
Does Catuai grow well in Sul de Minas?
Yes — the region's 850–1,350 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 Sul de Minas is known for.
What does Sul de Minas Catuai taste like?
Expect chocolate, almond, mild red fruit, expressed through the region's typical character: caramel, milk chocolate, red apple, and nuts; sweet, soft, and round — brazil's benchmark profile.
When is Catuai from Sul de Minas harvested?
The regional harvest runs may – september; fresh lots typically reach export markets one to three months after milling.
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