Jhonatan Gasca - (100hr Advanced Washed, Wush-Wush) SCA: 88

Origin: Colombia

Farm: Bella Vista

Varietal: Wush-Wush 

Altitude: 1800 MASL

Certification: Micro-lot

Process: 100hr Advanced Washed 

Cup Score: 88

Candied Lime, Dried Apricot & Medjool Date

One of the most desirable and rare varieties in the world at the moment - this exceptional 5x stage Advanced Washed Wush-Wush, from the multi-award winning Jhonatan Gasca via Bella Vista showcases modern and science led processing completed over 30 days.

From selective hand-picking and in-cherry oxidation, through multiple stages of carefully controlled fermentation (48 hours anaerobic + 24 hours post-depulp), to an optional thermal shock and 25 days of slow drying on raised beds, every step has been executed to an exceptionally high standard by the Zarza team. 

The result is remarkable aromatic sweetness, delicate floral characteristics and layered complexity, with bright, vibrant acidity and a clean, transparent presentation of the Wush-Wush variety. A truly special lot we’re delighted to showcase.

Farm

Bella Vista is the name of Jhonatan’s farm, which translates to “great view”. It is located in the region with the highest coffee production in Colombia, Pitalito, within the department of Huila in Southern Colombia. Colombia is such a large producer of coffee that there are harvests virtually all year round because of the varied micro-climates across each region.

The farm is 6 ½ hectares in size, and the coffee is grown under the shade of walnut trees, cedar and guayacan native to the area.

Producer 

Jhonatan Gasca, is a young traditional coffee farmer “I was born in a coffee plantation” says Jhonatan… “My grandparents and my parents were always dedicated to coffee farming and although I must thank them for this passion, the truth is that they planted, harvested and sold coffee to those who paid the most, they were dedicated to producing quantity, but not quality, this was the way to have a permanent economic income”.

Jhonatan took the opportunity to study and he applied to be a technologist in ecological agricultural and livestock production, knowing that with this he would have more possibilities on the farm.

By 2008, the subject of specialised coffee was something new, and together with his uncle and brother, Jhonatan began planting speciality coffee, the first of which was a Honey, he enthusiastically took it to the SKM cooperative, which was where they paid him the best, but unfortunately, they rejected it because of the appearance of the coffee and he was very frustrated since his family did not share his same belief in the potential of quality coffee.

Determined, he continues to experiment and learn. Luckily he has a great example in The Lasso family, friends well known for their excellent specialty coffees, who have become motivation to Jhonatan to achieve a high level in coffee. 

Jhonatan is proud to continue his family tradition, and show the world the product that has given him everything in life, coffee.