The Sul de Minas region is, as its name suggests, the southern area of the greater Minas Gerais region. Known as one of the largest coffee producing regions in Brazil, the Sul de Minas region is a traditional production area for Arabica coffee (introduced in the 1850s), accounting for about 30% of national production. This is a mountainous region with high altitudes, a balance of high amount of rain yet lots of sun, a soil which is rich in biodiversity and also part of an old Volcanic Crater, making this region’s soil Volcanic Soil. This gives the coffees from here a flavor of high in sweetness yet with above average acidity. Present fruit tones and good body with a silky texture.
Altitudes are reaching from 850 masl up to 1250 masl. Average temperatures lay between 17°C and 24°C. The microclimate of the region contributes to an excellent terroir for growing coffee, showing acidity, citric and fruity aromas as well as a full body. Our main focus region for high quality coffee sourcing is the ‘Serra do Caracol’ – a mountain chain formed by a volcanic crater close to the touristic city Poços de Caldas.
The municipalities Andradas and Ibitiúra de Minas are home to the majority of our partner communities. There, small-holder and family farming properties cover the mountainous areas and slopes. Serra do Caracol Valley is a community located closeby the small city Andradas. The Topography of this region resembles the south of France and the mountain range is highly appreciated by paragliders. The main characteristic of the terroir of Serra do Caracol valley - creamy body, high sweetness and a slightly fruit taste.