Granito de Oro—“little grain of gold”—takes its name from a childhood promise made to producer Nelson Urrego by his father. Today, the name belongs to the family farm in Urrao, Antioquia, where Nelson continues a third generation of coffee growing alongside his family.
Chiroso is a rare variety closely associated with Urrao, prized for its vibrant acidity, delicate florals, and expressive fruit character. It burst onto the specialty coffee scene in 2014, when a Chiroso from Urrao took first place at the Colombia Cup of Excellence, helping bring international attention to this once little-known local variety. Once thought to be related to Caturra, genetic research instead points toward Ethiopian landrace ancestry.
This washed lot, grown around 1,800 meters, is bright and beautifully expressive, with its juicy grape and tangerine character, layered with delicate florals, and a lingering honey sweetness.
Variety: Chiroso
Process: Washed
Country: Colombia
Region: Antioquia
Community/Farm: Granito de oro
Producer: Nelson Urrego
Altitude: 1800m
Tasting notes: Grape, Honey, Florals, Tangerine
Net wt. 8oz | Whole bean coffee
Best enjoyed as a pour-over with 1:16 or 1:17 ratio with a slightly coarser grind.
Granito de Oro—“little grain of gold”—takes its name from a childhood promise made to producer Nelson Urrego by his father. Today, the name belongs to the family farm in Urrao, Antioquia, where Nelson continues a third generation of coffee growing alongside his family.
Chiroso is a rare variety closely associated with Urrao, prized for its vibrant acidity, delicate florals, and expressive fruit character. It burst onto the specialty coffee scene in 2014, when a Chiroso from Urrao took first place at the Colombia Cup of Excellence, helping bring international attention to this once little-known local variety. Once thought to be related to Caturra, genetic research instead points toward Ethiopian landrace ancestry.
This washed lot, grown around 1,800 meters, is bright and beautifully expressive, with its juicy grape and tangerine character, layered with delicate florals, and a lingering honey sweetness.
Variety: Chiroso
Process: Washed
Country: Colombia
Region: Antioquia
Community/Farm: Granito de oro
Producer: Nelson Urrego
Altitude: 1800m
Tasting notes: Grape, Honey, Florals, Tangerine
Net wt. 8oz | Whole bean coffee
Best enjoyed as a pour-over with 1:16 or 1:17 ratio with a slightly coarser grind.