Ratnagiri Lot RDNN4 (Copy)

The Process

Lot RDNN4 – Extended Carbonic Maceration Natural.

Handpicked at peak ripeness (23.9° Brix), these cherries undergo a meticulous process. First, they’re floated to remove any defects, then sealed in stainless steel tanks for 60 hours of controlled fermentation. Once fully infused with vibrant complexity, they’re carefully dried on raised beds for 30 days, allowing flavours to deepen and develop. The resulting cup produced is boozy, has incredible sweetness, and notes of Brown Sugar, Stone Fruit & Banana Rum.

The Producer

Ashok Patre is a progressive. Well-travelled and bursting with initiative, he has drawn inspiration from elsewhere to step beyond the boundaries of traditional Indian coffee cultivation and processing. Brix levels are tested before harvesting. Processing includes natural, honey and fermentation experiments alongside the traditional washed. For all intents and purposes Ratnagiri Estate is an organic/biodynamic farm and also maintains official Rainforest Alliance Certification. Quarterly soil tests and organic corrections to soil are applied. Ionic seawater and sea weed extract are applied to improve plant immunity and sugar levels of the fruit.  The estate is a lush shaded environment with 3 stories of shade. It is home to over 48 recorded bird populations, monkeys, leopards, wild boar, tigers, mongoose and – on occasion – elephants. The rich biodiversity demands that Ashok and his family have an approach to farming which places ecology and harmony with the environment at the forefront. This is a world class farm, truly one of the leading in India and a great example of Olam and the farmer working together to engineer excellence.