Los Pirineos Pacamara

An intense and fruity Pacamara coffee with notes of tart red berries, stone fruit & dark chocolate.

With complex tart red fruit flavors, notes of stone fruit and structured acidity, this is a great example of how complex a washed Pacamara can be. There is a good reason why Los Pirineos has won so many awards for their Pacamara coffees. Often times you hear that Pacamara coffees can be a bit herbal or oniony in flavor, and I don’t disagree, but this coffee has none of those off-flavors. There are so many versions of Pacamara being planted as the cultivar is not uniform, probably because it was released before it was stabilised as a new cultivar. Maybe that is why there are so many different flavour profiles of this cultivar as well. In my experience the Pacamara coffees from Los Pirineos  always taste good and rarely have any of those weird flavors. I believe this is because Los Pirineos was in fact one of the farms involved in the development of the cultivar and the team was able to select a good line for the farm. Today Diego produces high quality certified Pacamara seeds that he also sells to other farmers.

Produced by Los Pirineos, this washed-process coffee showcases the distinct characteristics of the Pacamara varietal. While processing methods significantly influence the final cup, washed coffees are often celebrated for their ability to highlight the inherent qualities of the bean, resulting in a clean and focused profile. In this specific offering from Dayglow, the cup presents a structured balance of tart red berries and stone fruit, grounded by a rich dark chocolate finish.

When evaluating such complex profiles, tasters often find it helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better identify the nuances between bright acidity and deeper, cocoa-toned notes. By focusing on the interplay between the varietal’s genetic expression and the precision of the washing process, this coffee offers a clear look at the meticulous work performed at Los Pirineos. It serves as an excellent example of how careful cultivation and processing can elevate the classic, heavy-bodied reputation of this unique plant variety.