Colombia Finca El Diviso Ombligon Natural 2024

Finca El Diviso

Nestor Lasso might be a young producer but in just a few years, his name has become synonymous with competition-quality coffee and unique, innovative flavors. He and his brother Adrian took over their parents’ farm when Nestor was 25, and together they transformed Finca El Diviso into a hub for coffee excellence and meticulously crafted microlots.

Out of El Diviso’s 18 hectares, 15 are devoted to specialty coffee cultivation and the rest to natural forest preservation. Nestor approaches coffee production with a collaborative mindset, and works with industry experts, fellow farmers, and exporters to refine his techniques. The Lasso brothers are constantly pushing the envelope of Colombia’s coffee potential as part of a new generation of producers.

What is Ombligon coffee?

The Ombligon coffee variety is a bit of a mystery, and its exact origins are still unknown. Some Colombian producers believe it’s related to an Ethiopian landrace varietal, and most agree that it’s most likely a mutation of similar varieties like Pacamara or Bourbon. The name, which means belly button in Spanish, hails to the variety’s unique cherry shape.

Ombligon is one of Nestor Lasso’s standout offerings and underwent a series of carefully monitored fermentations. The cherries were first oxidized for 48 hours, then anaerobically fermented with brewer’s yeast for 48 hours. The result is an intensely fruity cup profile and creamy mouthfeel, with a flavor explosion of red fruits in every sip.

Colombian Coffee History

Coffee arrived in Colombia through Jesuit priests in the late 18th century, but it wasn’t until the 19th century that it became a significant industry, with the first exports recorded in 1808. The industry found its footing in 1927 with the creation of the National Federation of Coffee Growers (FNC), which worked to elevate the reputation of Colombian coffee. In 1958, the FNC launched the iconic “Juan Valdez” campaign, establishing Colombian coffee as a unique, high-quality product in global markets. The FNC also introduced a national coffee fund, channeling resources into research, technical support, and varietal improvements to support the industry’s growth. Read more in our Colombian Coffee Origin Report