Caturro Chiroso, Nestor Lasso | From the Vault

Tasting Notes | Pink Starburst · Guava · Herbal · Mint

Country | Colombia
Region | Pitalito, Huila
Elevation | 1700–1850 masl
Producer | El Diviso Farm, Nestor Lasso
Variety | Caturro Chiroso
Process | Washed (Extended Fermentation + Thermal Shock)
Aspects | Microlot · Parabolic Drying 18–24 Days
Roast | Light

Tropical and mint-like, looking towards warmer days

El Diviso

"We are the third generation to grow coffee at El Diviso. Our grandfather, José Uribe, founded the farm, and through the hard work of our family and consistent savings, we were able to build the infrastructure to process differentiated coffees—always searching for better quality, both in the cup and in our lives. After a long period of trial and error, we managed to standardize our processes, improve income, and plant new varieties that elevate quality year after year."

One of the family’s long-held dreams is to produce specialty coffees that reach discerning drinkers across the world.

Caturro Chiroso

Caturro Chiroso is a rare mutation believed to descend from Caturro varietal mixed with older Ethiopian Typica-line genetics. It’s celebrated for its bright, candy-like sweetness, lifted florals, and tropical fruit character. In Huila, this variety consistently produces some of the region’s most aromatic and clean cup profiles.

Process

Anaerobic Semi-Washed

1. [Begin] Floating process to select only fully ripe cherries.
2. [80 hr] Anaerobic fermentation (whole cherry) in cans at 16–18°C.
3. [25 hr] Oxidation in large tank.
4. [pulped] Coffee is pulped (immediate).
5. [12 hr] Mucilage oxidation.
6. [36 hr] Submerged fermentation at 40°C; stirred occasionally for homogeneity. (~50% mucilage removed at this stage.)
7. [432–576 hr] Parabolic drying for 18–24 days to 11% moisture, never exceeding 30°C.

Total process time: 605–733 hours (≈25 to 30 days)

"Bright, lively, and full of character — this microlot is a spark of joy in every cup and a great example of what makes coffee so fun."
— Rachel | Lore Roasters