Carmen Montoya has done more for the Chiroso variety than almost anyone, winning Cup of Excellence with it in 2014 and spending her time since mentoring other Urrao farmers who now grow it because of her.
It's an elegant cup, built on an extended double fermentation that pulls out real complexity. Mandarin brightness up front, a soft floral lift, and a caramel sweetness that settles into a silky, delicate finish. Nothing about this one is loud, it's the kind of coffee that rewards slowing down for.
