No. 39 - La Piragua - Colombia

A Colombian Grand Cru, with warm and elegant notes.

🌎 Country – Colombia
📍 Region – Acevedo, Huila
🌿 Farm – La Piragua
👨 Producer – Alexander Vargas
🔬 Variety – Pink Bourbon
💦 Process – Washed with anaerobic fermentation (36h)
⛰ Altitude – 1,600 – 1,800 m
⚖️ Weight – 200 g
🏆 Scoring – 87 SCA

A master coffee, cultivated with rigor and passion

At La Piragua , nestled in the hills above Acevedo (Huila) , Alexander Vargas cultivates his plots like a work of art: with patience, experimentation, and exacting standards. A producer since his teens, he now dedicates all his expertise to fine varieties like Pink Bourbon , which he processes with precision in his own on-farm laboratory.

A rich terroir, a visionary approach
Alexander combines family tradition with innovation : anaerobic fermentation, slow drying under cover, humidity control, and even crop diversification (dragon fruit). He is one of those producers who elevate coffee to a level of personal and technical expression rarely achieved.

Aromatic profile: a balance between freshness, roundness and spice
This Grand Cru reveals a profile that is both indulgent and vibrant :
– Fresh orange , vibrant and juicy on the attack
– Toasted hazelnut , sweet and enveloping
– A subtle touch of nutmeg , for a warm and complex finish

The cup is balanced, round and clean , with a gentle acidity , natural sweetness and a silky finish .

Recommended methods
Ideal for gentle brewing methods , where its aromatic balance and structure unfold with finesse. As an espresso , it develops a smooth, mellow, and intensely aromatic cup — perfect for lovers of citrus and fine spices .

🔝 La Piragua is a signature Grand Cru: precise, structured, and captivating. A signature coffee with deep roots and an unforgettable aroma.