92.75

Rank
1
Farmer/Rep.
Maria Amparo Castellano Paguaga
Altitude
1200
Country
Nicaragua
Year
2009
Size (30kg boxes)
36
City
Nueva Segovia
Region
El Volcan, Dipilto, Nueva Segovia
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
bergamot, jasmine, mandarin, red fruits, tropical fruits, passion fruit, honey, pecan, coffee flowers, lychees, cinnamon, orchid fragrance, dark brown sugar
Acidity
strong powerful, sweet lemon, fruity acidity
Other
multidimensional, complex, thick body, big body, chewy, great cool
Processing system
Sun Dried
Variety
Maracaturra
Coffee Growing Area
4
Farm Size
4
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
2700
High bid
31.05
Total value
83835
High bidders
Hiro Coffee Co.,Ltd.

91.83

Rank
2
Farmer/Rep.
José Efrain Espinales Bautista
Altitude
1400
Country
Nicaragua
Year
2009
Size (30kg boxes)
34
City
Nueva Segovia
Region
El Volcan, Dipilto, Nueva Segovia
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
caramel, sweet, delicate, elegant, floral, orange, passion fruit syrupy, champagne, red wine, berries, Bordeaux
Acidity
champagne-like, balanced with sweetness, subtle, gentle, apple, complex, lively
Other
structure with spine, satiny syrupy body, multidimensional, fantastic aftertaste, creamy body, velvety mouth feel, perfect balance
Processing system
Washed , sun dried
Variety
Caturra
Coffee Growing Area
4
Farm Size
5
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
2530
High bid
9.95
Total value
25173.5
High bidders
Maruyama Coffee for Mikatajuku group, Sugi Coffee Roasting

90.75

Rank
3
Farmer/Rep.
Francisco Noel Zeledón Centeno
Altitude
1250
Country
Nicaragua
Year
2009
Size (30kg boxes)
39
City
Madriz
Region
San Juan del Rio Coco, Madriz
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
light sweet caramel, lasted all the way, caramel, orange marmalade chocolate, red apple, layers of sugars, floral note
Acidity
very complex, lively, razor fine, delicate acidity, elegant, with nerve, very sweet
Other
super elegant, long lasting aftertaste, round
Processing system
Sun Dried
Variety
Caturra
Coffee Growing Area
12
Farm Size
12
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
2945
High bid
6.65
Total value
19584.25
High bidders
Time's Club for C-COOP

90.43

Rank
4
Farmer/Rep.
Olga Marina González Cuadra
Altitude
1300 masl
Country
Nicaragua
Year
2009
Size (30kg boxes)
37
City
Nueva Segovia
Region
Las Manos, Dipilto, Nueva Segovia
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
red apple, sugar cane, floral, enormous fruit, caramel, sweet banana, honey, mellow, roasted coconut, toffee, apple, dark chocolate, pomegranate, lavender mandarin, black tea notes, pecan
Acidity
crisp, lively, bright, strawberry, citric, grapes
Other
Super body,long finish with heavy round body
Processing system
Sun Dried
Variety
Maragogype
Coffee Growing Area
6 ha
Farm Size
12 ha
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
2742
High bid
8.96
Total value
24568.32
High bidders
Mercanta the Coffee Hunters for Fortnum & Mason (UK), Cafés El Magnifico (ES), Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters (CAN)

90.30

Rank
5
Farmer/Rep.
Ruperto Alidio Cornejo Salgado
Altitude
1000
Country
Nicaragua
Year
2009
Size (30kg boxes)
40
City
Madriz
Region
Cerro Blanco, San Juan del Rio Coco, Madriz
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
coffee blossom, vanilla, dark bread with fruit, christmas bread, caramel. apple pie, sweet spices, cassis, floral
Acidity
tangerine , sweet, juicy, lively crisp, orange
Other
Gentle, smooth, creamy mouthfeel, silky
Processing system
Sun Dried
Variety
Caturra
Coffee Growing Area
25
Farm Size
25
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
2997
High bid
6.05
Total value
18131.85
High bidders
Toa Coffee Co., Ltd

88.43

Rank
6
Farmer/Rep.
Octavio José Peralta Paguaga
Altitude
1450 masl
Country
Nicaragua
Year
2009
Size (30kg boxes)
33
City
Nueva Segovia
Region
Bayancun, San Fernando, Nueva Segovia
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
lemon grass, brown sugar, delicate fragrance, chocolate, passion fruit, tropical fruit, stone fruit, cinnamon, dried fruit sweet papaya
Acidity
crisp lively, citric, elegant, well balanced, refined
Other
creamy mouthfeel, long finish, honey, creamy body
Processing system
Washed , sun dried
Variety
Caturra
Coffee Growing Area
45 ha
Farm Size
107 ha
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
2485
High bid
6.00
Total value
14910
High bidders
Wataru & Co., Ltd.

88.08

Rank
7
Farmer/Rep.
Inversiones Mierisch
Altitude
1000
Country
Nicaragua
Year
2009
Size (30kg boxes)
31
City
Matagalpa
Region
Laguna Verde, Matagalpa
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
oranges, sweet, dark chocolate, cherry, dry tobacco, apricot, cherry, ripe fruit, spicy cinnamon
Acidity
balanced, apple
Other
creamy body, sweet long finish, buttery, balanced structure
Processing system
Sun Dried
Variety
Arabica
Coffee Growing Area
29.9
Farm Size
48
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
2330
High bid
8.05
Total value
18756.5
High bidders
Orsir Coffee (Taiwan)

87.68

Rank
8
Farmer/Rep.
Andrés Figueroa López
Altitude
1318
Country
Nicaragua
Year
2009
Size (30kg boxes)
35
City
Dipilto
Region
Nueva Segovia
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
green apples, green grapes, fresh fruits, dark berries, fruity
Acidity
bright- multi dimensional, blueberry
Other
Good body
Processing system
Washed , sun dried
Variety
Caturra
Coffee Growing Area
8.39
Farm Size
8.39
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
2643
High bid
5.20
Total value
13743.6
High bidders
Nippon Coffee Trading Co.,Ltd for Doi Coffee

87.68

Rank
9
Farmer/Rep.
Bernardino Fortin Altamirano
Altitude
940
Country
Nicaragua
Year
2009
Size (30kg boxes)
40
City
Madriz
Region
San Juan del Rio Coco, Madriz
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
flowery, delicate aroma, smooth, vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, berry cherry grape, milk chocolate, tamarind
Acidity
crisp round, smooth, crystal clear orange, berry-like
Other
lingering after taste, velvety, creamy, balanced
Processing system
Sun Dried
Variety
Caturra Catuai
Coffee Growing Area
25
Farm Size
25
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
3028
High bid
6.00
Total value
18168
High bidders
Kaffebrenneriet as

86.53

Rank
10
Farmer/Rep.
Mario Jose Vilchez Urbina
Altitude
1300
Country
Nicaragua
Year
2009
Size (30kg boxes)
39
City
Mozonte
Region
Nueva Segovia
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
coconut, floral notes, perfume, apple, cherry, tamarind, sweet
Acidity
orange, bright, transparent
Other
rich body, sweet clean aftertaste, long finish
Processing system
Washed , sun dried
Variety
Caturra Catuai
Coffee Growing Area
16.77
Farm Size
16.77
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
2897
High bid
5.05
Total value
14629.85
High bidders
Nippon Coffee Trading Co.,Ltd for Doi Coffee