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Fazenda São Domingos

Where history meets innovation

Some places have a certain energy—Fazenda São Domingos is one of them.

Bought by Marco and Maria in 2006, this beautiful fazenda sits close to their home farm, Fazenda Pinheiro. Once owned by the Frozoni family, it stands as a testament to their enduring legacy. São Domingos is a perfect balance of tradition and innovation, dedicated to producing exceptional coffee that has captivated discerning palates for years.

Since the acquisition, extensive renovations have expanded and refined its coffee cultivation, introducing prominent varietals well-suited to the region.

State-of-the-art processing

At Fazenda São Domingos, coffee isn’t just grown—it’s engineered. The farm is equipped with complete wet and dry milling facilities, including the latest Pinhalense and Colombian Penagos drying systems. Temperature sensors, installed in 2021 and 2022, allow for a level of precision rarely seen on farms, ensuring optimal drying conditions.

Fully controlled irrigation systems with drip systems that delivers water evenly across the trees, ensuring steady development. A mix of tradition and technology is used for harvesting. Young trees (under six years or 1.5m tall) are hand-harvested, while mature trees benefit from selective mechanical picking, so that only ripe cherries make the cut.

Once picked, cherries spend 10 to 15 days drying on 9,000m² of concrete patios before moving to a controlled drying stage across eight specialized dryers. The beans are then rested in wooden silos (each holding up to 2,500 bags) for four to six weeks before heading to the dry mill. Overseeing these operations is a dedicated team: farm manager Ivan Cirino and Lucas Galdino Cirino, head of coffee processing, along with their skilled and committed farmers.

Sustainability & balance

São Domingos operates with deep respect for the land. Rainwater collection supports the irrigation system, while Fazenda Pinheiro’s biofuel and compost feed both coffee trees and eucalyptus cultivation. The farm also preserves 80 hectares of conservation land.

This is São Domingos, a classic profile of Brazilian coffee with great balance, notes of chocolate and a variety of nuts.