Award-Winning Sustainable Terroir

Fazenda Pinhal sits in the rolling hills of Sul de Minas, Brazil, at an altitude of 1,000 MASL. Managed by sixth-generation farmer Pedro Gabarra and his sister Mariana, the 914-hectare estate has earned a global reputation as an environmental pioneer in the specialty coffee industry. The farm was officially awarded Brazil's Most Sustainable Coffee Farm by Globo Rural magazine, and its experimental microlots have secured prestigious accolades, placing 11th in the Cup of Excellence and 1st in the regional Minasul Competition.

The subtropical highland climate slows cherry maturation, concentrating deep natural sugars within the 100% heirloom Mundo Novo Arabica varietals. This meticulous care produces dense, physically uniform beans with a low-acid profile and a heavy, velvety mouthfeel.

100% Solar-Powered Processing & Conservation

The estate operates as a certified carbon-neutral enterprise, running entirely on clean energy generated by expansive on-site solar fields that produce more electricity than the farm consumes. It utilises a natural processing method where the coffee cherry dries intact directly on the bean. The harvested cherries are spread across open clay patios, allowing environmental microflora to concentrate the natural fruit sugars during a patient 10-to-14-day sun-drying cycle.

Beyond sustainable energy, the family preserves over 40% of their land as native reserves and funds the ASAS Wings Project, a dedicated on-site rehabilitation and release sanctuary for native wild birds.

The resulting profile delivers distinct tasting notes of rich milk chocolate, toasted hazelnut, and warm, buttery caramel. This versatile lot functions beautifully as a smooth, mild filter brew or a comforting espresso base that cuts cleanly through milk.