Toasted Almond. Red Apple. Sugar Cane.

Farm: Cachoeira
Country: Brazil
Region:  Cerrado Mineiro
Altitude: 1,050 masl
Variety: Yellow Catuai
Processing: Natural

Farmer: Danilo Barbosa
Sourced Through: Southland Merchants

---

In Minas Gerais, nestled within the core of the Cerrado Mineiro region, Sucuri Farm stands as a testament to unwavering familial dedication.

Owned and managed by Danilo Barbosa, the farm sprawls across a landscape meticulously balancing commercial farming with environmental preservation. With 500 hectares allocated for production and over 700 hectares set aside as preserved areas,

Sucuri Farm epitomises responsible land management. 

Sucuri Farm's journey is a tribute to the dreams and relentless effort of Danilo Barbosa and his family. Emerging from humble beginnings, Danilo's parents, Jairo Barbosa de Paula, transitioned from gas station attendants to owners, using their savings to venture into agriculture. Innovation and sustainability Sucuri Farm's success is rooted in its dedication to innovation and quality. Under Danilo's leadership, the farm acknowledges the important role of terroir, altitude, and climate in producing exceptional coffee.

This commitment to excellence extends to sustainable practices embracing
initiatives such as tree planting for erosion prevention and beekeeping for pollination. These efforts underscore the farm's commitment to environmental stewardship and quality. In 1980, Danilo and his father planted their first coffee trees by hand, marking the beginning of their agricultural odyssey. Over time, their holdings expanded, and today, the Barbosa family oversees an impressive expanse of more than 2,000 hectares.

 

praline, white chocolate and blackberry.

Farm: Fartura
Country: Brazil
Region: Cerrado Mineiro
Altitude: 1,050 masl
Variety: Rubi
Processing: Anaerobic Natural
Farmer: Geraldo Magelis
Sourced Through: Southland Merchants

---

Fazenda Fartura is a story of resilience and family unity rooted in the highlands of Serra do Salitre, in the Cerrado Mineiro region of Brazil. The foundation of the farm was laid in 1986, when Geraldo Magelis Alves de Melo and his wife, Angela, transformed what began as subsistence farming into a dedicated coffee operation. Through discipline, persistence and long-term vision, they built the structure that defines Fartura today.

In 2013, the next generation stepped in. Their sons, Djalma and Gabriel, assumed management, carrying the family legacy forward with a clear focus on quality, sustainability and strict adherence to certification standards. The transition marked a shift from traditional farming to a more technical and market-oriented specialty coffee mindset.

Fartura’s inclusion in the Essências program reflects this evolution — positioning the farm within a curated selection of producers committed to traceability, structured management and quality-driven production.The lot currently promoted is a Rubi variety, processed through anaerobic fermentation, scoring 87.5 points. 

Fazenda Fartura represents over four decades of family dedication — now led by a new
generation committed to refining process, protecting heritage and delivering consistent specialty coffee from Serra do Salitre.

 

Dried Plum. Dark Chocolate. Orange Zest.

Farm: Sucuri
Country: Brazil
Region:  Cerrado Mineiro
Altitude: 1,050 masl
Variety: Topazio
Processing: Aerobic Natural

Farmer: Danilo Barbosa
Sourced Through: Southland Merchants

---

In Minas Gerais, nestled within the core of the Cerrado Mineiro region, Sucuri Farm stands as a testament to unwavering familial dedication.

Owned and managed by Danilo Barbosa, the farm sprawls across a landscape meticulously balancing commercial farming with environmental preservation. With 500 hectares allocated for production and over 700 hectares set aside as preserved areas,

Sucuri Farm epitomises responsible land management. 

Sucuri Farm's journey is a tribute to the dreams and relentless effort of Danilo Barbosa and his family. Emerging from humble beginnings, Danilo's parents, Jairo Barbosa de Paula, transitioned from gas station attendants to owners, using their savings to venture into agriculture. Innovation and sustainability Sucuri Farm's success is rooted in its dedication to innovation and quality. Under Danilo's leadership, the farm acknowledges the important role of terroir, altitude, and climate in producing exceptional coffee.

This commitment to excellence extends to sustainable practices embracing
initiatives such as tree planting for erosion prevention and beekeeping for pollination. These efforts underscore the farm's commitment to environmental stewardship and quality. In 1980, Danilo and his father planted their first coffee trees by hand, marking the beginning of their agricultural odyssey. Over time, their holdings expanded, and today, the Barbosa family oversees an impressive expanse of more than 2,000 hectares.