Tasting Notes: Sangria, Grape Candy, Cherry Cola

Region: Huila 

Process: Sangria Co-fermented Washed

Elevation: 1500 masl

Variety: Purple Caturra & Bourbon

Producer: Rodrigo Sánchez

For four generations, Rodrigo Sánchez and his family have farmed coffee in Huila, Colombia, blending deep-rooted tradition with an unrelenting curiosity for innovation. El Edén is nestled in the Samaria district of Palestina at 1,650 MASL and thrives in ideal conditions for coffee-growing: abundant sunlight, generous rainfall, and year-round flowering. This terroir, paired with rigorous agricultural planning, has made Rodrigo one of Colombia’s most acclaimed producers—with multiple Yara Champion and Roasters United awards to his name.

The Sangria Co-Fermented Washed process was born from Rodrigo’s curiosity for another artisanal pursuit—winemaking. Inspired by the layered complexity of sangria, Rodrigo devised a fermentation method that merges red fruit juices and a touch of liquor with cultivated microorganisms, such as lactobacillus and saccharomyces cerevisiae. Coffee cherries are co-fermented for 190 hours, then sealed and rested for 150 more, before slow, meticulous drying to preserve flavor clarity.

The cup is a vibrant expression of Rodrigo’s creativity: Sangria, Grape Candy, Cherry Cola — a sensory explosion that’s both nostalgic and entirely new.

Rodrigo’s philosophy is simple: experiment boldly, but always with purpose. Whether he’s consulting microbiologists or developing new fermentation curves, he’s chasing something extraordinary: flavors the world has never tasted in coffee. 

We've partnered with Rodrigo for 7 years now. Every season, he delivers something daring—and this might just be his most captivating release yet.