This exceptional micro-lot is a bright, luminous expression of the Geisha variety, meticulously cultivated by the Santamaría family at Finca Santamaria in Panama, founded in 1950. Located in the Paso Ancho Valley near the Barú Volcano, the estate spans elevations from 1,564 to 1,946 meters. The high-altitude volcanic soil and significant diurnal temperature variations slow cherry maturation, concentrating sugars and fostering immense flavor complexity. The unique character of Finca Santamaria stands out clearly compared to other renowned Panamanian estates. As a "mid-generation" estate, it made a stunning debut at the 2017 Best of Panama (BOP), winning Third Place in both Natural and Washed Geisha categories, and has maintained top-tier performance since. Unlike Finca La Mula, which focuses solely on the single Geisha variety, Finca Santamaria takes a more challenging path: retaining tall Typica trees as natural shade and intercropping Caturra and Geisha beneath them. This high-density, diverse symbiotic system forms a natural "shade umbrella," allowing Geisha cherries to mature slowly in a cool environment and accumulate more complex sugars and florals. Meanwhile, the intertwining roots of different varieties in the same volcanic soil stimulate microbial activity, lifting the Geisha's cup profile beyond a linear expression into something complex and profound.

Tasting notes : Violet, Purple Grape, Honey Wine