Cerrado Mineiro
Discover the essence of Minas Gerais in every cup. Cerrado Mineiro’s high-altitude farms produce coffees with a perfect balance, bright fruity notes, and a richness that coffee lovers crave.
Recognition and Management
- First region in Brazil to receive Denomination of Origin (DO) status.
- Produces highly uniform coffees with top quality and advanced technology.
- Managing entity: FCC (Federation of Cerrado Coffee Growers).
Geographical Features
- Relief: Plateaus, plains, rolling hills, and valleys influencing climate and ecosystem.
- Altitude: 800 m to 1,300 m.
- Soil: Ancient latosols formed from igneous and metamorphic rocks over millions of years.
Climate
- Hot, rainy summers; dry, cold winters.
- Average annual temperature: 22°C.
- Relative humidity: 40%–60%.
- Rainfall: 1,200–1,600 mm/year.
Production and Cultivation
- Technology and innovation as the production foundation.
- Planting system: Full sun, approximately 40% irrigated.
- Harvest: Predominantly mechanized and selective.
- Post-harvest:
- Mostly natural coffees.
- Increasing use of induced fermentation.
Sensory Profile
- Intense aroma with caramel and nut notes.
- Delicate acidity, predominantly citrus, long-lasting.
- Sweet, chocolatey, and intense flavor.
- Long and pleasurable finish.
Production Statistics
- Cultivated area: 250,000 hectares
- Producers: ≈ 4,500
- Average annual production: 6 million 60-kg bags
- Mechanization: 80% of the area
Main Varieties
- Catuaí, Paraíso, Topázio, and Mundo Novo