Wilfredo & Yubeli Ule

ALCATRAZ

Oporapa, Huila, Colombia | 1750 masl

Caturra Washed | Pink bourbon Natural | Chiroso Natural | Gesha Natural | Caturra Natural

Wilfredo and Yubeli have been one of the very first producers in south Huila to experiment and sell specialty coffee in the early 2000s. Starting with 1 hectare 25 years ago, they now own 5 hectares and keep enjoying and exploring the world of high quality coffee.

Producers who continue cultivating Caturra are now rare. Wilfredo and Yubeli are among those nostalgic producers who refused to switch to resistant hybrids and continue to produce washed Caturra, the coffee that once defined the classic mild Arabica profile of Colombia. They also introduced new varietals for diversification and risk management, including Pink Bourbon, Gesha, Chiroso, and recently Sidra.

In 2025, Wilfredo and his son Chucho began experimenting with natural processing. The results exceeded their expectations, earning them a score of 92 and a win at a regional competition in Huila – Expocafe Pitalito, in September 2026. Encouraged by this success, they immediately built a second drying structure dedicated to naturals, and they now offer four varietals processed using this method.

Wilfredo is also a beekeeper, tending to 12 beehives nestled in the heart of the farm. This has led him to stop using toxic biocides, while benefiting from the cross-pollination provided by the bees, which can result in denser, more complex coffee cherries. In addition, he has replanted an impressive variety of trees to enrich the farm’s biodiversity and provide shade for the coffee plants.