Panama - Finca Nuguo Geisha Washed Lot 841

Finca Nuguo is the highest elevation farm of the Gallardo family, situated in Jurutungo, Renacimiento, in western Panama, at approximately 1,750 to 1,980 meters above sea level.

The Gallardo family first planted coffee in this area in the 1960s with Typica, Caturra, and Catuai, and in 2006, José Manuel Gallardo introduced the Panama Geisha on a section of the farm that became known as Nuguo. Its terroir is defined by cool nights, high rainfall, and steady mountain winds that slow the pace of ripening, paired with well-drained, fertile soils that support healthier beans and the potential for distinctive flavor profiles.

In the Best of Panama, they have achieved a steady record of recognition: 3rd place in Geisha Washed in both 2025 and 2024, alongside 13th place in Geisha Natural in 2024; 25th place in Geisha Natural in 2023; and a landmark year in 2021 with 1st place in Geisha Natural and 2nd place in Geisha Washed.

In 2006, José Manuel Gallardo introduced Geisha to a secluded parcel of his family’s land, a place he named Nuguo. That decision gave rise to Finca Nuguo — an estate defined by intention, producing just 300 to 1,000 kilograms of Geisha each year.

Here, cultivation follows the rhythms of its surroundings. Set between 1,750 and 1,980 meters above sea level in Panama’s Renacimiento region, the farm is wrapped in “bajaleque,” a fine, persistent mist that naturally moderates temperature and moisture. These conditions slow cherry development, allowing flavor to build gradually and with clarity.

José Manuel’s approach favors low yields, natural growing conditions, and rigorous post-harvest protocols that place quality above scale. Each harvest is processed by José Manuel and the Café Gallardo team, with fermentation methods guided by subtle shifts in altitude and temperature across the farm. In this way, Finca Nuguo produces in quiet precision and depth.