BRAZIL COCARIVE WINE BLEND - NATURAL

A full-bodied coffee with hints of dark chocolate, ripe berries and tobacco

• Roast level: Dark roast
• Roast profile: Filter & Espresso
• Area: Carmo de Minas Mantiqueira, Brazil
• Varieties: Arabica
• Processing: Natural
• Cup score: 85.25

Cocarive (Cooperativa Regional dos Cafeicultores do Vale do Rio Verde) was founded in 1961. The aim of establishing the cooperative was to increase the productivity of its members and the quality of their coffee, in order to obtain better prices on the world market and control their own future.

This management has led to Serra de Mantiqueira being recognized not only as one of the best coffee producing regions in Brazil, but also as being so special that it has earned a Protected Designation of Origin. In total, Mantiqueira De Minas producers have received over 358 Cup of Excellence awards, including the highest score of any coffee in the country.

Over the past five decades, Cocarive has grown in size, but its commitment to excellent coffee quality has never wavered. Its first warehouse opened in 1984, with its headquarters located next door. In 1996, the offices were completely renovated, and in 2012, it began exporting coffee.

Thanks to continuous improvement, their coffee scores have improved: in 2011/12, over 50% scored 79 or below, but now 94% score over 80 points and 47% score over 84 points.

Development has continued, with larger facilities being built in 2006, and a second, adjacent building to be built in 2023.

The focus is now shifting to production methods, with many young farmers adopting more organic methods and utilizing mixed farming to improve soil health.