Bella Vista - Washed | Colombia

Colombia — Bella Vista (Washed)

Tastes Like — 🍑 Peach • 🍊 Orange • 🍷 Winey

DETAILS

• Farm: Bella Vista
• Region: Southern Tolima, Colombia
• Process: Washed
• Size: 150g

INTRO

Prodigal's newest menu addition is Bella Vista, a lovely washed Colombian from southern Tolima. Over dozens of tastings they consistently picked out this coffee for its peach and orange notes, a hint of berries, and winey acidity.

THE PRODUCER

This coffee hails from the Tolima department in Colombia's central coffee-growing region. Tolima sits in the heart of the Andean region and is one of the most well-known coffee growing areas in the country. High altitudes and proximity to the equator create a perfect climate for growing coffee, with a year-round growing season.

THE PROCESS

The Washed process at Bella Vista involves:

• 🍒 Selective Harvest — Only ripe cherries are picked
• ⚖️ Density Sorting — Cherries sorted by density
• 🧪 Whole Cherry Fermentation — 36 hours in tanks
• 🔧 Depulping — Cherries are depulped after initial fermentation
• 🧪 Second Fermentation — 48 hours post-depulping
• 💧 Final Washing — Thorough wash after fermentation
• ☀️ Ventilated Roof Drying — Up to 21 days on ventilated roofs

This careful process creates a clean, fruit-forward profile with vibrant acidity.

THE CUP

A lovely washed Colombian with stone fruit and citrus taking centre stage. Peach and orange shine through, with a hint of berries and a winey acidity that keeps the cup lively and engaging.

Flavour Notes

• 🍑 Peach
• 🍊 Orange
• 🍷 Winey