88.16
Region: Buesaco, Nariño
Score: 88.16
Variety: Castillo
Process: Honey
Altitude: 1950-2080 m.a.s.l.
Franco is the first coffee producer in his family, his parents grow maïs, green peas and beans. He has been working in coffee for 36 years and thanks to his daughter’s support who is professional cupper, and provides him feedback about his quality. Franco has competed several times in Cup of Excellence and this kind of sceneries have allowed him to find a long-term relationship with a buyer who is currently paying him a good price for his coffee. Thanks to that commercial relationship, he has been able to provide study to his children and to improve the infrastructure of his farm.
| Rank | 14 |
|---|---|
| Farm Name | La Mina 2 2017 |
| Farmer/Rep. | Franco Hector José López |
| Altitude | 1950-2080 m.a.s.l. |
| Country | Colombia |
| Year | 2017 |
| Size (30kg boxes) | 42 |
| City | Buesaco |
| Region | Nariño |
| Program | Colombia 2017 |
| Month | - |
| Aroma/Flavor | Papaya, honey, white wine, blackberry jelly, currant, soda, ginger ale. |
| Acidity | Malic acid, sparkling, plush. |
| Other | Full bodied, balanced, clean. |
| Processing system | Honey |
| Variety | Castillo |
| Farm Size | - |
| Auction Lot Size (lbs.) | 2777.83 |
| High bid | 9.10 |
| Total value | 25278.25 |
| High bidders | Kyokuto Fadie Corporation |