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LOTE# 6Finca: Bella AuroraProductor: JOAQUIN AUGUSTO LOVO LOPEZ
Name and Location of Farm:
The Bella Villa Aurora is located in the municipality of Dipilto at an average height of 1350 meters above sea level, its cultivation is environmentally friendly and its cultivation was started 50 years ago to expand its cultivation to the new generation of my children. The farm is technically attended because being self-sustainable.
Tell us the story of your Farm:
I start to grow 50 years ago with an initial extension of 3 acres and up to the 50 acres, now grown coffee varieties caturra in its entirety and shade management with Musaceas, guavas and vase. The average production is 1200 quintals their cup quality is tested by many years. Family generations:
Me, my wife, a daughter and three sons each with their respective husbands and wives who have given me 3 grandchildren. The farm is a family because I help and support family education. Whats your secret for winning the competition? 1 - First, a good plant, clime and soil conditions in the area of Dipilto. Picking only the mature cherry, excellent dry processing this with the help of God.
2 - Good agricultural practices (cutting and Wet Mill)3 - Also a good preparation for picking the coffee
How do you feel to be a winner?
I thanked God because I benefit my family and with the support Ive fix up my farm and cover the costs of my family. I feel fortunate to have won a prize to keep producing the best coffee of Dipilto and so achieve the goals.
What do you think of the Cup of Excellence?
1 - Is a benefit to the producer2 - Motivated to continue to cultivate high-quality coffee and the satisfaction of there cognition of many years of work3 - Assist the producers economy
Rank | 6 |
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Farm Name | Bella Aurora |
Farmer/Rep. | Joaquin Augusto Lovo Lopez |
Altitude | 1400 |
Country | Nicaragua |
Year | 2011 |
Size (30kg boxes) | 41 |
City | Dipilto |
Region | Nueva Segovia |
Program | Nicaragua 2011 |
Month | - |
Aroma/Flavor | plums, apple, lemon, citric, sweet grass, honey, grapefruit, mandarin ,walnuts, plums, molasses, rum |
Acidity | sparkling, crisp clear, structured, complex |
Other | refreshing aftertaste, long lasting, sweet, creamy, bergamot finish |
Processing system | Washed, Sun |
Variety | Caturra |
Coffee Growing Area | 32.85 |
Farm Size | 32.85 |
Auction Lot Size (lbs.) | 2711.66 |
High bid | 5.10 |
Total value | 13829.47 |
High bidders | Invalsa Coffee® (USA) with Specialty Coffee (Korea), Java Blend (Canada), Montana Coffee Traders (USA), Rojo's Roastery (USA), Willoughby's Coffee (USA), Social Coffee (Canada) |