David Berrio - Washed Chiroso - Colombia

Variety: Chiroso
Country: Colombia
Region: Urrao, Antioquia
Process: Washed
Altitude: 2100 MASL
Producer: David Berrio
Farm: Finca La Casita
Roast Level: Light

In the cup
Red fruits reminiscent of juicy red grapes and sweet pomegranate. This coffee has a light body and a sparkling citric acidity that reminds us of limes and lingers in the finish of the cup.

About The Producer
David Berrio is a second-generation coffee producer who was first introduced to specialty coffee by his brother-in-law. He was taught how to maintain coffee plants sustainably and how to manage different fermentation processes. His farm, Finca La Casita, was bought by his grandfather 15 years ago and inherited by his father. In addition to coffee, David and his family grow avocados, bananas, and plantains that provide shade for the coffee plants. David is currently building his own house with the profits he receives from coffee production.

Processing
The coffee is picked and left in sacks for two days before being transported by horse to the road and then taken by car to the main house. This travel journey alone can take a couple of hours! The coffee is then de-pulped and left in a stainless steel tank for 5 days with just enough water to cover it. The drying process takes place in a traditional Colombian called a “casa helda.”