El Rodeo Classic

Washed Castillo is at the heart of Hacienda El Rodeo. Around 85% of the coffee plants are Castillo, while the remaining 15% are varieties such as Pink Bourbon, Gesha, and Sidra. The farm uses mostly native trees from the region for shade, complemented by plantain as transitional shade. The harvest runs from November to February.

For this Castillo lot, pickers select only the ripest cherries. After harvest, the cherries rest in the open air for 24 hours before depulping. They then ferment dry, without water, in stainless steel tanks for another 24 hours before washing.

The coffee dries for 12–15 days, then is carefully sorted and prepared for export. The result is a washed Castillo with notes of milk chocolate, plum, and pomelo.

Founded in 2011, Hacienda El Rodeo spans across 165 hectares in Curití, Santander in north-central Colombia and is located at an elevation of 1,900 to 2,200 meters above mean sea level (m.a.s.l.). Around 25 hectares are reserved for nature and wildlife conservation. Native trees from the region and plantain provide shade for the coffee plants. Processing, drying, and storage facilities are located on the farm to ensure grade, hygiene, and traceability. The Reyes Family has achieved some notable prizes, including first place in the 2023 and 2025 national coffee competition, “Colombia: Land of Diversity,” organized by the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC).