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Castillo Rosario

Our coffee has a balanced character: round body, natural sweetness, and chocolatey notes. Grown, processed, and roasted at La Cabaña farm in the Quijos Valley.

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Profile, origin and character

What is the Castillo Rosario variety?

A hybrid of Arabica selected for its resistance and stability, which in Ecuador yields a remarkably balanced cup.

He Castillo Rosario It is a variety developed from Arabica coffee lines chosen for their resilience and consistent yield. In Ecuador, it adapts naturally to medium and high altitude zones, where it expresses a stable and well-defined sensory profile when cultivated and processed with precision.

Unlike more exotic varieties, its strength lies in the consistency in cupGood structure, natural sweetness, and potential for chocolatey and soft fruity notes. At ISVAR, we cultivate it at the La Cabaña farm in the Quijos Valley, Napo, under high-altitude, humid climate and manual management conditions that highlight its Ecuadorian character.

Balance that repeats itself

Its greatest virtue is the consistencyA stable balance between sweetness and acidity that remains consistent batch after batch and roast after roast. A coffee you can trust.

Ecuadorian character

Altitude, humid soils of the Quijos Valley and manual handling on the farm: the origin that shapes its chocolatey profile, clean and true to the land that produces it.

Sensory Profile of Rosario Castle

A round and clean cup, where sweetness and acidity coexist in balance.

ChocolateToasted almondPeaches in syrup

Grades

Chocolatey notes, toasted almond and hints of peach in syrup when worked with precision from the estate.

Acidity

Medium and smooth, well integrated into the structure. It brings freshness and balance without being overpowering, allowing the sweetness and chocolate notes to express themselves clearly.

Body

Medium-bodied, with good structure and a round mouthfeel. It maintains a stable balance between sweetness and acidity, offering a consistent cup.

Cuphead

Clean and persistent, with a chocolatey memory and a slight fruity nuance that remains pleasantly and balanced in the mouth.

From tree to cup

How We Work at Rosario Castle

At the La Cabaña farm, in the Quijos Valley, Napo, We cultivate Castillo Rosario under high-altitude conditions, in a humid climate, and with careful manual handling. Every decision seeks to respect and reveal the bean.

  • Grain-by-grain selection

    Each batch is harvested and selected manually, choosing only the grains at their optimal point of ripeness.

  • Processes without over-intervention

    We process with precision to highlight the natural profile of the bean, prioritizing clarity and cleanliness in the cup.

  • Balance roast

    The roasting process seeks structure and a true expression of origin, without forcing it: a balance between sweetness, body, and acidity.

Selección manual de granos de café Castillo Rosario en la finca La Cabaña, Valle del Quijos, Ecuador

Who is the Rosario Castle ideal for?

For those seeking balance, structure, and a consistent experience in every cup.

Lovers of balance

Sweetness and structure

A balanced cup, with natural sweetness and stable structure in both filtered and espresso methods.

Versatile in preparation

Filtered and espresso

It works very well in V60, Chemex, French press and espresso, maintaining clarity and natural sweetness.

Consistency in every batch

Reliable profile

It maintains character and balance even with different roasts and extractions. Reliable, cup after cup.

How to Prepare Rosario Castle

Each method reveals a different facet of the grain. These are our recommendations for appreciating it best.

Preparación de café Castillo Rosario en método V60
Filtering · Clarity

V60

Medium grind90–93 °CRatio 1:15

It highlights the natural sweetness and allows the chocolate and almond notes to express themselves clearly and in balance.

Preparación de café Castillo Rosario en prensa francesa
Immersion · Body

French Press

Coarse grindingRatio 1:15–1:16

It enhances the body and texture of Castillo Rosario, highlighting its structure and a long-lasting sweetness on the palate.

Preparación de café Castillo Rosario en AeroPress
Immersion · Concentrate

AeroPress

Medium-fine grind~2 minutes

Ideal for a more concentrated cup, with more body and a round mouthfeel, without losing balance.

Preparación de café Castillo Rosario en espresso
Pressure · Intensity

Espresso

Fine grindingRatio 1:225–30 s

It displays its most intense character: medium-high body, marked sweetness and a persistent, chocolatey finish.

Empaque frontal de café Castillo Rosario de ISVAR Coffee Factory
Take it home

Discover Our Rosario Castle

Freshly roasted, direct from the farm

Available in 200g, 400g, and 1000g packages, whole or ground. Produced on our farm in the Quijos Valley. See the product sheet for specifications and purchasing options.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Rosario Castle

It's a balanced and clean profile: notes of chocolate, toasted almond, and a subtle hint of peach, with medium-soft acidity, medium body, and a lingering finish. A well-rounded and consistent cup, easy to enjoy every day.

It's very versatile. In a V60 or Chemex, its clarity and sweetness shine through; in a French press or AeroPress, it gains body and texture; in espresso, it reveals its most intense character. Choose according to how you prefer to enjoy it.

At La Cabaña farm, in the Quijos Valley, Napo (Ecuador), under high altitude, humid climate, and manual management conditions, we cultivate, process, and roast it ourselves, with true traceability from beginning to end.

Available in 200, 400, and 1000 gram sizes, whole or ground depending on your preferred method. See the product details in our store for pricing and purchasing options.