The Farm Story
Sixty years ago, Lord Firmino Meneguetti, of Italian descent, initiated Sitio Rancho Dantas in the interior of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Facing a global coffee crisis in 1960, he began planting rudimentarily. Over the years, Florentino Meneguetti, his son, took over, and in 2007, they transitioned to specialty coffees, enhancing processes for superior quality. Through meticulous treatment, harvesting, and drying methods, they gained recognition for exceptional coffees in a region known for quality production. Today, Sitio Rancho Dantas features greenhouses, a dryer, and a pulper, practicing selective harvesting from May to December in its unique setting surrounded by 40 hectares of Atlantic Forest. Florentino Meneguetti, his wife Lourdes, and their children take pride in their role as producers of specialty coffees, acknowledging that every effort has proven worthwhile.
