CGLE-17 Hybrid – Café Granja La Esperanza, Colombia

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A rare Caturra-Gesha hybrid with Riesling-like acidity and refined floral sweetness.   Producer and Process Info Farm: Las Margaritas Producer: Rigoberto Herrera Region: Caicedonia, Valle del Cauca, Colombia Elevation: 1700 masl Variety: CGLE-17 (Caturra x Gesha hybrid) Process: Washed Fermentation: 18h in open tanks + 24h aerobic after pulping Drying: Mechanical at 38°C, 3–5 days   Cup Profile Amazing bouquet of floral aroma. In the cup you will find notes of honeysuckle, mature cherries, kumquat and light brown sugar with a vibrant acidity and a long and elegant finish reminiscent of an Austrian Riesling.   The Story Behind CGLE-17 CGLE-17 is the result of over a decade of intentional breeding, experimentation, and refinement at Café Granja La Esperanza—a pioneering estate known globally for varietal innovation and competition-winning coffees.   The hybrid was born from the desire to unite the vibrant structure of Caturra with the complexity and aromatic clarity of Gesha. In 2011, th