Finca El Diviso

Finca El Diviso is a specialty coffee produced by brothers Néstor and Adrián Lasso in Pitalito, Huila, Colombia. The family-run farm has focused on specialty coffee production and developing innovative processing methods, with the brothers experimenting with fermentation to bring out distinctive characteristics in the cup. This lot combines an anaerobic natural process with aerobic fermentation, allowing the coffee to develop greater depth and complexity while preserving the expressive fruit character of the cherries. Their careful approach to processing reflects the Lasso family's commitment to producing distinctive, high-quality coffees.

Pitalito sits in the southern part of Huila, one of Colombia's most important coffee-growing regions. The area forms part of the Andes and benefits from fertile soils, varied microclimates, and high-altitude growing conditions that favour slow cherry maturation and the development of sweetness and complexity. Pitalito is also one of Colombia's leading coffee-producing municipalities, with specialty coffee playing an important role in the local agricultural economy. Huila's coffees are recognised for their balanced profiles, pronounced sweetness, acidity, and fruit-driven character.

Coffee was introduced to Colombia during the 18th century, with the earliest records of cultivation dating to the 1700s. Commercial production expanded during the 19th century, eventually becoming one of the country's most important agricultural industries and a major source of export income. In 1927, the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia was established to support producers and strengthen the country's position in international markets. Today, Colombia's coffee industry is built around thousands of farming families across the country's mountainous regions, while producers such as Néstor and Adrián Lasso continue to push the country's coffee tradition forward through experimentation and specialty processing.