Sitio Amoreira

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In the heart of Sul de Minas, at 1,150 metres above sea level, sits Sitio Amoreira, run by Mauricio Scalco and his family.

Unlike large fazendas, sitios are smaller farms, located in mountainous landscapes that naturally favour coffee quality.

In this setting, Mauricio grows 3,000 Yellow Catuaí trees per hectare, with an average yield of 38 bags per hectare.

The farm operates on 100% solar energy and combines coffee trees with banana plants, which act as a natural barrier against wind and disease.

The natural process highlights an elegant sensory profile, with sweet notes of vanilla, juicy pear and a chocolatey base.

For Mauricio and his family, coffee is not just a crop, but a passion that is lived and shared with every harvest.

Meet the producer

Sitio Amoreira: a Brazilian coffee shaped by care, family and landscape

When we think of Brazilian coffee, large volumes and expansive farms often come to mind. Yet across the country there are also much smaller, carefully managed projects where quality and close attention to detail take centre stage. Sitio Amoreira is one of these coffees: a reflection of tradition, natural surroundings and a family-led approach to coffee growing.

Sitio Amoreira is located in Sul de Minas, one of Brazil’s most respected coffee-producing regions. At an altitude of 1,150 metres above sea level, the area is defined by rolling, hilly landscapes that favour the production of cleaner, more expressive coffees. The farm sits within the Bela Vista community, whose name — meaning “beautiful view” — perfectly captures the environment in which the coffee is grown.

Unlike large fazendas, Sul de Minas is also home to what are known as sitios. These are smaller farms, producing fewer than 500 bags per year, typically found at higher altitudes and on steeper terrain. This scale allows for much greater control over cultivation, harvesting and processing — a key factor in achieving consistent quality. On sitios, every decision matters, and each lot tells a clear story of its origin.

Sitio Amoreira is run by Mauricio Scalco, alongside his family. Mauricio lives on the farm with his wife, Marisa, and their children — Luiza, Laura, Pedro and Marco — while the surrounding plots of land are also owned by members of his family. This close-knit structure gives the project a deeply personal dimension: coffee is not simply a livelihood, but a shared passion and a way of life.

The farm is planted exclusively with Yellow Catuai, at a density of 3,000 trees per hectare, with an average production of 38 bags per hectare. Great care is taken in managing the environment. Coffee trees grow alongside banana plants, which act as a natural windbreak and help prevent the spread of disease. Sitio Amoreira also operates on 100% solar energy, underlining the family’s commitment to a more sustainable and responsible model of coffee production.

The coffee is processed using the natural process, a method that allows the sweetness and roundness of the coffee to fully develop. In the cup, Sitio Amoreira presents a classic and elegant profile, with notes of vanilla and pear, supported by a chocolate base. The cup is well balanced, with gentle acidity and a long, clean finish.

“We love what we do and the place we live. Coffee is our passion,” says Mauricio Scalco. Sitio Amoreira is more than just a Brazilian coffee: it is the result of a carefully managed landscape, a family-driven project and a shared commitment to continual improvement and respect for origin.