Brazil: Fazenda Dutra 14/16, Matas de Minas

Brothers Ednilson and Ednilson Jr. Dutra have stewarded Fazenda Dutra since the 1950s, turning it into one of Brazil’s flagship organic estates. Their hillsides in Minas Gerais mix native forest with coffee, fostering biodiversity and slow, even ripening. This screen 14/16 natural is patio‑dried under careful rotation to build sweetness without muddiness. A measured medium roast shapes a milk‑chocolate and caramel core, layered with hazelnut and a subtle dried‑cherry note often linked to well‑managed naturals. Acidity stays low and polished, the texture silky and rounded, and the finish resolves clean with cocoa‑nut echoes—refined comfort backed by estate precision.

Sustainability badges: Organic, Family‑Owned Estate, Agroforestry/Shade, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted