Alta Mogiana
Experience the smooth elegance of Alta Mogiana. Nestled in São Paulo’s rolling hills, this region delivers coffees with sweet, chocolatey notes, a creamy body, and a taste that lingers with every sip.
Geographical Features
Production and Cultivation
Geographical Features
- Relief: Gently rolling hills formed by soft mountain ranges.
- Altitude: 800–1,200 m (average coffee farm altitude: 847 m).
- Average annual temperature: 21°C
- Relative humidity: 64%
- Average rainfall: 1,516 mm/year
- Soil: Red-yellow latosol, sandy phase, medium fertility
Climate
Production and Cultivation
Geographical Features
- Tropical highland
- Summer: Hot and rainy
- Winter: Cold and dry
Production and Cultivation
Production and Cultivation
Production and Cultivation
- Main Varieties: Arara, Mundo Novo and Catuaí
- Farming practices
-Direct planting along contour lines with conventional management and good soil conservation practices.
- Weed control via ecological mowing.
- Mechanized harvesting with advanced technology.
- Drying: Naturally processed.
- Processing:
-Dry (natural) method and controlled fermentation.
Sensory Profile
Production Statistics
Production and Cultivation
- Aroma: Sweet, pronounced, fruity, with subtle chocolate and nut notes.
- Flavor: Chocolate, brown sugar, honey, and fruity notes.
- Acidity: Medium and balanced.
- Finish: Long and sweet.
Production Statistics
Production Statistics
Production Statistics
- Cultivated area: 120,000 hectares
- Producers: ≈ 5,000
- Average annual production: 4.5 million 60-kg bags
- Mechanization: High level of mechanization, with advanced technology
Managing Entity
Production Statistics
Production Statistics
- AMSC (Alta Mogiana Specialty Coffee Association)