Agencias | Gigante
Generalidades Gigante
The coffee produced by the municipality of Gigante grows between 1300 and 1600 meters above sea level. Situated on the western slopes of the Cordillera Oriental and on the backbone of the Magdalena River; the large environmental supply and the ideal climatic conditions allow the production of high quality coffee beans. The "Ceiba of El Gigante" is its symbol, also known as" the tree of Liberty”, which was planted on May 21 in 1851, when the law abolishing slavery was signed by the president of Colombia Jose Hilario Lopez.
For generations the peasant farmers of coffee and cocoa have acquired knowledge and respect for the cultivation of coffee and the beautiful rural tradition keeps living on in the municipality of Gigante.
Gigante's coffee has been selected as a Nespresso coffee AAA Sustainable Quality, the highest rating for specialty coffee in the world, which ensures that coffee is produced according to the highest quality standards. Also, do certificates as the FAIRTRADE, UTZ and the Rainforest Alliance ensure its outstanding quality and its production conditions.
Gigante's COOCENTRAL coffee is characterized by a fine and clear acidity with a smooth, balanced body and a strong aroma, that, when savored, leaves a round and provocative taste in the palate.
| INFORMATION ZONE | |
| LOCATION | Gigante |
| DEPARTMENT / COFFEE AREA | Huila / 4.816 has |
| SPECIES | Arabiga |
| VARIETY | Typical 1.95% |
| Caturra 78.32% | |
| Colombian 19.73% | |
| HARVEST | October – December |
| 62.282 bags of 70 Kilograms | |
| May – July | |
| 41.522 bags of 70 Kilograms | |
| ALTITUDE | 1.300 – 1.600 Meters above sea level |
| AVAILABILITY | 103.804 bags |
| DRYING | Sun-dried |
| PROCESS | Wet |
| TAZA | Intense fragance, citrus flavor |

