PROCESS: - Cherries picked ripe and red at 20-22° Brix by various small holder farmers in the local area.
- Hand sorted.
- Delivered to processing mill at El Arbol and mixed to create Bridazul lot.
- Whole cherries placed on raised beds and covered for 3 days to boost fermentation and flavour intensity.
- Cherries then spread thin and dried.
- Typical drying takes more than 25 days.
- Moisture content reduces to 10-12%

COUNTRY: Nicaragua

TASTING NOTES: Chocolate, Cherry, Orange