THE REGION
The Matas de Minas Region is a specialty coffee origin producer composed by 64 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 64 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
Coimbra
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 64 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 64 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
12/16/2024 - Cafés das Matas de Minas brilham em leilão com saca arrematada a R$ 7.00011/25/2024 - Sebrae e Conselho levam comitivas de produtores das Matas de Minas para a SIC11/04/2024 - Manhuaçu sedia 9° Encontro de Cafeicultores da Região das Matas de Minas
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12/16/2024
Cafés das Matas de Minas brilham em leilão com saca arrematada a R$ 7.000
MANHUAÇU (MG) - A região das Matas de Minas consolidou sua posição como um dos principais polos de produção de cafés especiais no Brasil. Durante o prestigiado cupping e leilão realizado no Castelo do Café, no Encontro dos Produtores das Matas de Minas, os cafeicultores tiveram a oportunidade de expor sua excelência e qualidade durante o 1º Leilão da IG Matas de Minas.
O grande destaque foi Ercilei José de Oliveira, do Sítio Pedro Varinhas, que conquistou o primeiro lugar no concurso. Além da premiação de 5 mil reais, a saca de café alcançou o valor impressionante de R$ 7.000, quebrando recordes e reafirmando o potencial de mercado dos grãos da região.
Além do vencedor, outros produtores também brilharam no evento, com suas sacas arrematadas por valores expressivos. Confira a lista dos dez primeiros colocados e os valores obtidos:
1º - Ercilei José de Oliveira (Sítio Pedro Varinhas) - R$ 7.000
2º - Josiane Diniz (Sítio Boa Vista) - R$ 3.700
3º - Marco Antônio Chaves (Rancho das Pteridófitas) - R$ 3.800
4º - Fabiano Henrique Diniz (Sítio Alto da Serra) - R$ 4.700
5º - Ari de Oliveira Filho (Fazenda Vista da Serra) - R$ 2.600
6º - Hugo Riva Pereira (Fazenda Três Barras) - R$ 3.800
7º - Fábio de Assis Pereira (Sítio São Domingos) - R$ 2.700
8º - Rafael Bastos Silva (Bastos Coffee) - R$ 2.800
9º - Odeir Schott Filho (Fazenda Santa Aninha) - R$ 2.800
10º - José Carlos de Abreu (Sítio Gonzaga) - R$ 2.600
No total, o leilão arrecadou R$ 36.500, demonstrando a valorização dos cafés produzidos na região e o crescente interesse do mercado por grãos de alta qualidade. Foram distribuídos ainda 9 mil reais em prêmios aos três primeiros.
Carlos Henrique Cruz / Portal Caparaó
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CONTACT US
To know more about our work with the producers in our region please, contact us:
conselho@matasdeminas.org.br
