Coffee & Environment What Characterizes And potential Monte Claro Varietal
Monte Claro Varietal: Beyond the usual Arabica suspects, a lesser-known varietal is emerging from Venezuela's verdant hills - the exotic Monte Claro. This Angolan transplant intrigues with high yields and pest resilience yet delivers a floral, fruity cup.
Over 40 years, generations of researchers meticulously honed Monte Claro for Venezuelan terroir through selective breeding. In 2013, it was finally unveiled by scientist Bilal El Ayoubi. Now, only Venezuelan farmers cultivate this unique coffee.
Producer Victor Montilla finds Monte Claro's compact, low-standing trees …