THE REGION
The Matas de Minas Region is a specialty coffee origin producer composed by 63 municipalities located in an area of Brazilian Atlantic Forest in the east of Minas Gerais State - Brazil.
Our production is naturally sustainable, predominantly made up of family farming and impacted by direct and indirect economic and social factors, and the natural integration between man and forest, cultural factors present in the coffee production of our region.
We are pioneers in what we call artisanal quality – the handcrafted work and techniques developed by our growers in the region – producing high quality coffees. The result of this effort is a diversity of nuances and flavours that are present in our coffees – highly prized in the most important national and international coffee competitions.
THE REGION
The Matas de Minas Region is a specialty coffee origin producer composed by 63 municipalities located in an area of Brazilian Atlantic Forest in the east of Minas Gerais State - Brazil.
Our production is naturally sustainable, predominantly made up of family farming and impacted by direct and indirect economic and social factors, and the natural integration between man and forest, cultural factors present in the coffee production of our region.
We are pioneers in what we call artisanal quality – the handcrafted work and techniques developed by our growers in the region – producing high quality coffees. The result of this effort is a diversity of nuances and flavours that are present in our coffees – highly prized in the most important national and international coffee competitions.
REGION FACTS
Municipalities
Abre Campo
Alto Caparaó
Alto Jequitibá
Araponga
Caiana
Cajuri
Canaã
Caparaó
Caputira
Carangola
Caratinga
Chalé
Conceição de Ipanema
Divino
Durandé
Entre Folhas
Ervália
Espera Feliz
Eugenópolis
Faria Lemos
Fervedouro
Imbé de Minas
Inhapim
Jequeri
Lajinha
Luisburgo
Manhuaçu
Manhumirim
Martins Soares
Matipó
Miradouro
Miraí
Muriaé
Mutum
Orizânia
Paula Cândido
Pedra Bonita
Pedra Dourada
Piedade de Caratinga
Porto Firme
Raul Soares
Reduto
Rosário da Limeira
Santa Bárbara do Leste
Santa Margarida
Santa Rita de Minas
Santana do Manhuaçu
São Domingos das Dores
São Francisco do Glória
São João do Manhuaçu
São José do Mantimento
São Miguel do Anta
São Sebastião da Vargem Alegre
São Sebastião do Anta
Sericita
Simonesia
Teixeiras
Tombos
Ubaporanga
Vargem Alegre
Vermelho Novo
Viçosa
Vieiras
ARTISANAL QUALITY AND DIVERSITY
Our coffee plants are of Arabica varieties and cultivated in irregular and mountainous areas with altitudes starting at 600 metres.
The mild climate of the territory, allied to the evolution of technology in the artisanal processes developed in the region by our growers, results in coffees of artisanal quality and a diversity of flavours and nuances.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COFFEES IN THE REGION
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Flavour
- Sweet with a diversity of citric, caramel and chocolate flavours
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Aroma
- Intense, with floral and citrus notes
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Body
- From medium to full bodied
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Acidity
- Delicate and balanced
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Aftertaste
- Pleasant and prolonged
HOW WE ARE ORGANISED
The Matas de Minas Region is regulated by the
MATAS DE MINAS COFFEE
ASSOCIATION COUNCIL
A non profit organization with representative, scientific, educative and cultural roles, formed by associated members and partnerships, focused on the development of the coffee growers throughout the 63 municipalities that compose the demarcated region of the Matas de Minas.
OUR PURPOSE
To develop, protect and promote the artisanal quality, diversity and natural sustainability of our coffee production, aiming for the collective and sustainable development of the Matas de Minas Region.
OUR PILLARS
ARTISANAL QUALITY
To develop and enrich the diversity and the artisanal quality in the Matas de Minas Region coffee production by disseminating knowledge and training to our producers.
NATURAL SUSTAINABILITY
To encourage the natural integration between man and forest, promoting in a cultural way the natural sustainability in our region’s coffee production.
COLLECTIVE DEVELOPMENT
Working together, in partnership, promoting the power of the collective, generating value for our production and sustainable development for both communities and businesses in our region.
MEMBERS AND PARTNERS
ACIAM
Manhuaçu and Region
Coocafé
Lajinha and Region
Sicoob Credicaf
Lajinha and Region
Sicoob Credisudeste
Muriaé and Region
ASCA
Araponga and Region
Sicoob União
Raul Soares and Region
Sicoob Credilivre
Manhuaçu and Region
Sindicato Rural
Manhuaçu and Region
Sindicato Rural
Manhumirim and Region
Sicoob CredCooper
Caratinga and Region
Sindicato Rural
Caratinga and Region
SCAMG
Manhuaçu and Region
Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung do Brasil
Manhuaçu and Region
PARTNERS:
CORPOL
EMATER
EPAMIG
FAEMG
IWCA
SEBRAE
SENAR
UFV
ICP
International Coffee Partners
IF Sudeste MG
Campus Manhuaçu
HOW WE ARE ORGANISED
The Matas de Minas Region is regulated by the
MATAS DE MINAS COFFEE
ASSOCIATION COUNCIL
A non profit organization with representative, scientific, educative and cultural roles, formed by associated members and partnerships, focused on the development of the coffee growers throughout the 63 municipalities that compose the demarcated region of the Matas de Minas.
OUR PURPOSE
To develop, protect and promote the artisanal quality, diversity and natural sustainability of our coffee production, aiming for the collective and sustainable development of the Matas de Minas Region.
OUR PILLARS
ARTISANAL QUALITY
To develop and enrich the diversity and the artisanal quality in the Matas de Minas Region coffee production by disseminating knowledge and training to our producers.
OUR PILLARS
NATURAL SUSTAINABILITY
To encourage the natural integration between man and forest, promoting in a cultural way the natural sustainability in our region’s coffee production.
OUR PILLARS
COLLECTIVE DEVELOPMENT
Working together, in partnership, promoting the power of the collective, generating value for our production and sustainable development for both communities and businesses in our region.
MEMBERS AND PARTNERS
ACIAM
Manhuaçu and Region
Coocafé
Lajinha and Region
Sicoob Credicaf
Lajinha and Region
Sicoob Credisudeste
Muriaé and Region
ASCA
Araponga and Region
Sicoob União
Raul Soares and Region
Sicoob Credilivre
Manhuaçu and Region
Sindicato Rural
Manhuaçu and Region
Sindicato Rural
Manhumirim and Region
MEMBERS AND PARTNERS
Sicoob CredCooper
Caratinga and Region
Sindicato Rural
Caratinga and Region
SCAMG
Manhuaçu and Region
Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung do Brasil
Manhuaçu and Region
PARTNERS:
CORPOL
EMATER
EPAMIG
FAEMG
IWCA
SEBRAE
SENAR
UFV
ICP
International Coffee Partners
IF Sudeste MG
Campus Manhuaçu
NEWS
RECENT
10/23/2019 - Produtores das Matas de Minas são maioria dos Cafés selecionados no Concurso Estadual 201910/18/2019 - Dois produtores das Matas de Minas disputam final do Cup of Excellence10/17/2019 - José Pedro, das Matas de Minas, é vice-campeão brasileiro do Prêmio Illy
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10/23/2019
Produtores das Matas de Minas são maioria dos Cafés selecionados no Concurso Estadual 2019
Setenta e cinco cafés produzidos na Região das Matas de Minas estão selecionados para a 2ª etapa do 16º Concurso Estadual de Qualidade dos Cafés de Minas Gerais. Para participar da próxima fase, os produtores devem procurar os escritórios da Emater-MG, onde serão orientados pelos extensionistas da empresa sobre a entrega de novas amostras dos produtos concorrentes até 1º de novembro.
Foram selecionados 52 produtores na categoria Cereja Descascado, Despolpado ou Desmucilado. Desse número, 30 são das Matas de Minas. Na categoria Natural, foram selecionados 99 e, desse total, 45 são da região das Matas de Minas. Os cafés concorrentes passaram por análises físicas e sensoriais feitas por uma comissão julgadora formada por dez classificadores e degustadores de café.
As amostras classificadas obtiveram o mínimo de 84 pontos, de acordo com as normas da Associação Americana de Cafés Especiais (SCAA). Na 2ª etapa do concurso, os cafés passarão por uma nova análise sensorial.
Classificados das Matas de Minas
Categoria Café Cereja Descascado/Despolpado
1. Ademir Abreu de Lacerda - Espera Feliz - -
2. Altilina Evaristo Lacerda - Espera Feliz
3. Andréia Milagres Miranda - Araponga
4. Antonio Cézar Júnior - Espera Feliz
5. Claudiana Medeiros Lacerda - Espera Feliz
6. Elisângela Pedro Lopes - Espera Feliz
7. Flávio José Protásio de Abreu - Espera Feliz
8. José Adriano da Silva - Caratinga
9. José de Oliveira Sobrinho - Espera Feliz
10. José Rocha - Manhuaçu
11. Júlia Alves Pereira dos Santos - Luisburgo
12. Júlia Maria de Lacerda Gomes - Espera Feliz
13. Luis Mauro Araújo Miranda - Araponga
14. Marcelo Grossi Araújo - Imbé de Minas
15. Maria Aparecida Barroso dos Santos - Alto Jequitibá
16. Maria Marlene Pereira Fernandes - Caratinga
17. Paulo Cézar Fernandes - Caratinga
18. Paulo Sérgio Cal Duarte - Ervália
19. Pierre Sanchez de Mattos - Santa Margarida
20. Reinaldo Garcia dos Santos - Luisburgo
21. Renan Aparecido dos Santos - Luisburgo
22. Renato Barroso Assumpção - Alto Jequitibá
23. Romer Horácio de Paula - Santa Margarida
24. Sebastiana de Oliveira Faria - Espera Feliz
25. Sérgio Bucoviski – Fervedouro
26. Silmara dos Santos Emerick Lopes - Alto Jequitibá
27. Simone Aparecida Dias Sampaio Silva - Araponga
28. Tatiane Cristina Vieira de Paula - Santa Margarida
29. Walmir Moreira de Assis Pereira - São Sebastião do Anta
30. Walter César Dutra - São João do Manhuaçu
Categoria Café Natural
1. Afonso Donizete Abreu de Lacerda - Espera Feliz
2. Amado José dos Reis - Alto Jequitibá
3. Ângela Maria da Silva Souza - Manhumirim
4. Antônio Cézar Júnior - Espera Feliz
5. Caio Valério Miranda de Carvalho Ferreira - Alto Jequitibá
6. Carlim Pereira Neto - Sericita
7. Davi Luís de Faria Rocha - Manhuaçu
8. Daviane Vieira Barbosa Moura - Santa Margarida
9. Deivede Júnior Rodrigues - Espera Feliz
10. Edílio de Moura - Santa Margarida
11. Eduardo José Protázio Gomes - Espera Feliz
12. Eduardo Nascimento Araújo - Santa Margarida
13. EdvaneCateringer Barbosa - Reduto
14. Elias Sérgio Cardoso - Sericita
15. ElieserCarmelito da Silva - Santa Margarida
16. Geovane Garcia da Rosa - Alto Jequitibá
17. Gilson Braga de Souza - Luisburgo
18. Hélio Ovídio - Caratinga
19. Jadir Coelho de Lima - Sericita
20. João Pedro Emerick Ramos - Alto Jequitibá
21. João Vithor Medeiros Lacerda - Espera Feliz
22. José Alexandre Abreu de Lacerda - Espera Feliz
23. José Carlos Vinha - São Domingos das Dores
24. José Couto Evangelho - Caratinga
25. José Rodrigues Lopes - Caratinga
26. Josimar Augusto Sodré - Alto Jequitibá
27. Lislea Karla Silva Cardoso - Sericita
28. Manoel Protázio de Abreu - Espera Feliz
29. Marcelo Campos de Freitas - Piedade de Caratinga
30. Márcio Alves de Oliveira - Ouro Preto
31. Marcos da Silva - Alto Jequitibá
32. Maria Aparecida Barroso dos Santos - Alto Jequitibá
33. Nilson de Assumpção Santos - Alto Jequitibá
34. Patrícia da Roza Emerick - Alto Jequitibá
35. Paulo Gomes - Espera Feliz
36. Reinaldo Garcia dos Santos - Luisburgo
37. Renato BrinateProtázio - Espera Feliz
38. Romildo Sandré Bento - Luisburgo
39. Rosângela da Silva Marques Santos - Alto Jequitibá
40. Roseane Moura Alves - Santa Margarida
41. Santina Alves Pereira Freitas - Santa Margarida
42. Sávio Abreu Oliveira - Espera Feliz
43. Tatiane Cristina Vieira de Paula - Santa Margarida
44. Valkíria Gonçalves Bastos - Santa Margarida
45. Victor de Freitas Borel - Luisburgo
Autor: Carlos Henrique Cruz
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To know more about our work with the producers in our region please, contact us:
info@matasdeminas.org.br
