Dominga Carrasco, whose farm, El Amanecer, sits between 1,830 and 1,860 meters in the mountains of Cajamarca is a founding member of the El Morito producers' association. Dominga represents a generation of growers who have embraced transparency while remaining deeply rooted in traditional farming. Although one of the association's most experienced members, she continues to learn alongside younger producers, sharing ideas while remaining open to new approaches.

Dominga has become a passionate advocate for Caturra Amarillo, or Yellow Caturra, a natural mutation of Red Caturra distinguished by its golden fruit. The variety is less forgiving in the field, requiring careful management and producing lower yields than many modern cultivars. For producers willing to invest the extra work, however, it often rewards them with exceptional sweetness, vibrant fruit character, and remarkable clarity in the cup. Dominga's success with the variety has encouraged many of her neighbors to continue growing it, preserving a coffee that might otherwise have disappeared from the region.

We selected this lot because it captures everything we hope to find in northern Peru: elegance without excess, sweetness balanced by lively acidity, and a terroir that speaks clearly through the cup. Notes of raspberry, lemongrass and chocolate nougat unfold over a rich, chewy body with a sparkling acidity, showcasing both Dominga's meticulous work and the remarkable potential of Cajamarca.