Brasil Jaguara Arara | Anaerobico
The Farm (La Finca)
Finca Jaguara, named after an important quilombola community in the region, was founded 15 years ago by friends Antonio Wander, Rubem Carlos and Rubem Murilo. Since 2013, the farm has been managed by André Luiz and Natalia Moreira.
Jaguara is currently owned by Antonio Wander, Rubem Carlos, and André Luiz, having acquired Rubem Murilo’s share. Antonio Wander and André Luiz, who are father and son, have a family history deeply influenced by agriculture. This connection stretches back to their grandfather, Alexander García Capelo, who started out as a small coffee producer. The legacy is continued by Antonio Wander Rafael García, currently an agronomic researcher at IBC (Brazilian Coffee Institute). Specialising in coffee fertility and nutrition, his entire life is dedicated to the study and cultivation of coffee.
Their commitment to sustainability is evident in their use of technologies aimed at reducing environmental impact. This includes growing varieties that are more resistant to rust, implementing integrated weed management, conducting pruning, and employing other eco-friendly practices. The nutrient balance is maintained through the application of organic compounds associated with mineral rocks.
Their 72 hectares of coffee plants are situated at elevated altitudes for Brazil. The selected varieties comprise
Mundo Novo, Yellow Catuaí, Yellow Catucaí, and Acaia. It’s worth noting that the best results were achieved with Yellow Catuaí grown at an altitude of 1040 metres above sea level, demonstrating superior uniformity in ripening.
Their philosophy is simple and human: to plant with love and respect for the environment, to support families, and to offer them jobs and opportunities for a better life.
Process
Cherries are carefully handpicked and placed in covered barrels for a 48-hour period, undergoing anaerobic (non-oxygen-requiring) fermentation. This is followed by a 21-day drying process on cement patios before being transferred to wooden barrels for an additional 15 days.
The estate is currently planning an investment in raised drying beds, aiming to improve the overall cupping results.
Origin
The expansion of the Brazilian railway system reached Sul de Minas in 1884, although coffee production only became important here in the first decades of the 20th century. In 1939, the expansion of coffee growing placed this area as the main producer in the region. Today, more than 50% of Brazilian coffees come from producing areas in Minas Gerais. Among them, the main one is Sul de Minas, contributing approximately half of the region’s production.
Virtually unknown for coffee growing until recently, the Vertentes region lacks a long-held tradition in coffee. However, the high altitude of its mountains and fertile soil meant that the coffee trees adapted quickly. The first quality evaluation carried out in 2015 identified a cup of coffee with an intense flavour of yellow fruit.
The farm is located near Tiradentes and the Estrada Real, well known for gold extraction in the 18th century. It is a region with a warm climate during the day and cold at night, featuring dark red acidic soil.
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