Aponte (Colombia)

Marmalade, Caramel, Brown Sugar & Persimmon

Origin Colombia
Region Aponte, Nariño
Producer Various Smallholder Producers
Variety Caturra
Elevation 2,150 masl
Processing Honey

High in the mountains of Nariño, the Inga community of Aponte cultivates coffee on ancestral land that has long served as both refuge and home. Descendants of the ancient Inca civilization, the Inga people have lived in this isolated high-altitude territory for generations, preserving their culture and deep connection to the land.

Over the past decade, the community has intentionally reshaped its agricultural future around specialty coffee. What was once a region defined by hardship is now known for remarkable quality and renewed economic independence. Coffee has become both a source of pride and a path forward.

Caturra thrives here at 2,150 meters above sea level. The combination of extraordinary elevation, cool mountain air and mineral-rich volcanic soils from the nearby Galeras Volcano slows cherry maturation and concentrates sugars. 

In the cup, Aponte is expressive and elegant. Bright marmalade notes lead into caramelized sugar and brown sugar sweetness, finishing with the soft, rounded fruit character of ripe persimmon. It is complex yet approachable, with balance and depth that reflect both terroir and careful cultivation.

Aponte represents the strength of a community investing in quality, tradition and a more hopeful future through coffee.