Sítio Fazendinha, from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Emilio Raimundo de Faria’s story is one of grit and generational passion. He learned the craft alongside his father, tending seedlings in nurseries and laboring on farms long before owning land of his own. When he finally acquired Sítio Fazendinha, the challenges were steep: limited equipment, scarce resources, and the weight of inexperience. But with his family’s support, Emilio transformed adversity into opportunity. Sítio Fazendinha is one of the few farms in Brazil that still handpicks cherries to ensure quality.  Handpicking combined with Red Catuaí’s yield result in top-notch lots for everyone!