Denise Westin

This lot is a Mundo Novo variety that has undergone natural processing, resulting in a super sweet and rounded body that’s packed with sugars and a touch of tangy freeze-dried raspberries.

For third-generation farmer Denise Goncalves Westin, the emphasis is not only on the business of coffee, but also a commitment to sharing a tradition of quality that transcends generations. Fazenda Morro Alto has a rich tradition of over eight decades of coffee production and an abundance of passion and dedication to the art of producing specialty coffee. Sized at 110 hectares, there are 30 hectares planted with coffee varieties such as Red and Yellow Catuai, Mundo Novo, and Yellow Bourbon, all of which benefit from the unique characteristics of soil, topography, altitude, and climate that surround the farm.

Located in the northeastern region of the Sao Paolo state along the border with Minas Gerais, the Alta Mogiana region has elevations between 900 and 1,000 meters above sea level, and an average annual temperature of 21 degrees Celsius. 

The gently rolling land, rich soil, the fresh water of the Rio Grande, and higher elevations make it a region well suited to coffee production. Much of Alta Mogiana’s crops are grown on small family-owned farms, which are supported by established local infrastructure and easy access to new technologies. Skilled labour and reliable roads further facilitate the transport of the region’s coffee production.