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Castillo
Arabica · Introgressed (Catimor-type)
Details
SpeciesArabica
Genetic lineageIntrogressed (Catimor-type)
Also known asCastillo General, Variedad Castillo
Lots tracked60
Farms growing57 farms
Roasters offering34 roasters
WCR DNA reference—
Flavor Profile
sweet
Agronomics & genetics
Optimal altitude1200–1900 masl
012002400+ masl
Yield
highCup quality
goodLeaf-rust resistance
resistant- Parentage
- Caturra × Timor hybrid (Cenicafé, Colombia)
- Plant stature
- dwarf
- Released
- 2005
Source: World Coffee Research
Genetic lineage
Parentage (WCR): Caturra × Timor hybrid (Cenicafé, Colombia)
In the field
We trace Castillo across 4 growing origins, led by Colombia — every lot tied back to the farm it came from.
Where it grows
Growing origins behind the Castillo lots we track — ranked by lot count.
Colombia
56 · 93%
Peru
2 · 3%
Ecuador
1 · 2%
Tanzania
1 · 2%
Based on 60 tracked lots— reflects our catalogue, not the variety's full global range.
Lots carrying this variety
60 lots tracked across the network.
Guacharos Community3 roasters
Guacharos Community · Colombia · Washed · 2024
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