Brazil | Santa Clara | Catuai | Fermented Natural

Region: Conceiçāo do Rio Verde, Mantiqueira de Minas, Minas Gerais  

Elevation: 930-1050 masl

About: Fazenda Santa Clara is a multi-generational coffee farm in Brazil’s Mantiqueira de Minas region, established in the early 1900s by Italian and Portuguese immigrants. What began as a small family holding has evolved into a long-term agricultural project shaped by continuity rather than scale. 

For much of its modern history, the farm was led by Moacyr Dias Pereira and his wife, Alayde Graciano Pereira, who helped guide Santa Clara through Brazil’s transition toward specialty coffee production. Today, stewardship has passed to their four children, Fernando, Carlos Henrique, Eduardo, and Luciana, representing the fourth generation working the land. Carlos Henrique Pereira plays a leading role in managing daily operations and refining quality standards. 

The Pereira family’s approach centers on sustainable agriculture and careful land management. Significant portions of the farm are preserved as native forest, alongside protected water sources, reflecting a belief that long-term quality depends on environmental stability. 

Santa Clara stands as a steady, generational effort; each phase building on the last, with a focus on durability, consistency, and respect for the land.

Produced by Fazenda Santa Clara in the Mantiqueira de Minas region of Minas Gerais, this Brazil | Santa Clara | Catuai | Fermented Natural represents a meticulous approach to traditional cultivation. The coffee is grown at an elevation of 930-1050 masl and features the Catuai varietal, a staple in the region known for its adaptability. This specific lot undergoes an anaerobic natural process, a technique that often introduces complex, wine-like acidity and intensified sweetness compared to conventional drying methods. You can learn more about the nuances of these processing methods to better understand how such techniques influence the final cup.

Sourced by Proud Mary Coffee, this selection highlights the diverse output of Conceiçāo do Rio Verde, Mantiqueira de Minas, Minas Gerais. As you explore the profile of this coffee, we recommend referencing the flavor wheel to help identify the specific characteristics developed during its unique fermentation.