David Solano- ATP

Guatemala - David Solano- ATP - Red bourbon - Lactic Natural

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SCA score86.25

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The story

Finca Concepción Buena Vista is located in San Martín Jilotepeque, Chimaltenango, at an altitude of approximately 1,800 meters above sea level. The Solano family has historically been committed to the Red Bourbon varietal — a decision made by the previous generation and continued by David and his brother Eddy, who currently lead the project together.

David is widely recognized within the Guatemalan specialty coffee scene. After winning the Guatemalan National Barista Championship in 2018 and representing his country on the world stage, he returned to the farm with a clear vision: to prove that Guatemala could be a leader not only in traditional quality, but also in innovation and process development.

What makes David truly unique is his systematic approach to research and experimentation. With his team, he has developed an in-house laboratory where they study yeasts and cultures derived from various fruits and natural environments. Through years of testing, they have refined protocols that allow for precise fermentation control and maximal coffee expression without introducing defects. His experience as a competitive barista gives him an exceptional understanding of the final cup and what the most demanding roasters are looking for.

The relationship with Belco is built around a shared vision of responsible innovation and valorization of work at origin. David's coffees stand out for their combination of impeccable technical execution with differentiating sensory profiles — characteristics that have positioned his lots among the most sought after by specialty roasters. Shared values include innovation based on knowledge and experimentation, a continuous pursuit of quality and continuous improvement, as well as Transparency and long-term relationships built on trust.

Finca Concepción Buena Vista is located in San Martín Jilotepeque, Chimaltenango, at approximately 1,800 masl. The Solano family has historically committed to the Red Bourbon variety — a decision made by the previous generation and continued by David and his brother Eddy, who currently lead the project together.

David is widely recognized within Guatemala's specialty coffee scene. After winning the Guatemala National Barista Championship in 2018 and representing his country on the world stage, he returned to the farm with a clear vision: to prove that Guatemala could lead not only in traditional quality, but also in innovation and process development.

What makes David truly singular is his systematic approach to research and experimentation. Together with his team, he developed an in-house laboratory where they study yeasts and cultures derived from different fruits and natural environments. Through years of testing, they have refined protocols that allow precise fermentation control and maximum expression of the coffee without introducing defects. His background as a competitive barista gives him an exceptional understanding of the final cup and of what the most demanding roasters are looking for.

The relationship with Belco is built around a shared vision of responsible innovation and the valorization of work at origin. David's coffees stand out for combining impeccable technical execution with differentiating sensory profiles — characteristics that have positioned his lots among the most sought-after by specialized roasters. Shared values include innovation based on knowledge and experimentation, a permanent pursuit of quality and continuous improvement, and transparency and long-term relationships built on trust.

One of the most innovative expressions of David Solano's work in controlled fermentation. Inoculated with pineapple-derived yeasts, this lot delivers a unique aromatic complexity and exceptional fruit intensity. The anaerobic natural process amplifies sweetness and texture without losing definition or cleanliness.

What we loved was the aromatic explosion and the seamless integration between tropical notes and the natural sweetness of the Red Bourbon — and how representative it remains of Chimaltenango's terroir despite the intensity of the process. What surprised us was the clarity and cleanliness of the cup given the complexity of the inoculated anaerobic process.

Unmissable because it represents David Solano's most experimental and innovative side — where science, fermentation, and terroir work in perfect harmony. Tasting notes: ripe pineapple, tropical fruits, mango, passion fruit, honey, and cane sugar — with a bright juicy acidity, creamy body, and an extraordinarily long, intensely fruity finish.