Arabica · Timor Hybrid descendants (disease-resistant)

Castillo

Released by Cenicafé in 2005, continuing the Variedad Colombia line of rust-resistant breeding. Now Colombia’s most planted variety, and it shines with experimental processing.

In the cup

Citrus, red fruit and caramel; clean and balanced.

Citrus Berry Sweet

Traits

Stature: Dwarf / compact
Yield: High
Leaf rust: Resistant
Cup potential: Good
Origin: 2005 · Cenicafé

Lineage

Caturra×Timor Hybrid

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Castillo

Where it grows

Colombia

QLC coffees with Castillo

Colombia Nariño Castillo Blackberry Honey Co-Fermented

Colombia · Co-fermented (infused) · Medium-light

BlackberryJamBlueberry

HK$145

Antioquia Capilla Del Rosario Castillo Colombia Soursop Washed

Colombia · Co-fermented (infused) · Light

AppleCreamPineapple

HK$158

Colombia Finca Milan Coconut Enzyme Washed

Colombia · Washed · Medium-light

CoconutCaramel

HK$150

Colombia Finca San Jose Estate Rum Barrel fermented

Colombia · Barrel aged · Light

Muscat grapeRumCocoa

HK$195

Colombia Cauca Jelly Lychee 50% Geisha Wine Yeast Washed

Colombia · Yeast inoculated · Light

BergamotPeachCustard

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Colombia Cauca Finca El Paraiso 92 Anaerobic Washed Red Apple

Colombia · Anaerobic · Light

LavenderLemonKumquat

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Colombia Quindio Blue Note Blueberry /Grape Wine Yeast Washed

Colombia · Yeast inoculated · Light

BlueberryPassion fruitRose

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Colombia Cauca Jelly Lychee Wine Yeast Honey

Colombia · Yeast inoculated · Medium-light

PeachCustardRose

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Top-scoring Castillo winners (1 in total)

Competition	Rank	Farm / producer	Region	Variety	Process	Score	Auction ($/lb)
Cup of Excellence Peru 2024	NW	PucalomaYossi Rosanita Portocarrero Saucedo	Amazonas	Castillo	Washed	86.79	US$5.10Vela Ethan維啦怡森 Simple Kaffa 興波咖啡, 達文西咖啡 Davinci Coffee