Wilton Benítez

Wilton Benitez operates in the Cauca region of Colombia, where his coffee is cultivated at altitudes ranging from 1600 to 2100 meters. This geographic positioning provides the environmental conditions necessary for the diverse range of coffee he produces.

The farm features a wide varietal landscape. While Caturra is the most frequently represented variety in the catalog, Benitez also cultivates Pink Bourbon, Red Bourbon, Castillo, and Colombia. The catalog also includes several other varieties categorized as other, reflecting a broad approach to cultivar selection.

Benitez is known for a diverse process portfolio that emphasizes technical control. His catalog presence is defined by a heavy focus on anaerobic washed and experimental treatments, alongside traditional washed, anaerobic natural, and natural processes. This range of post-harvest techniques is a central component of his production.

His work has received recognition in the Cup of Excellence competition. Recent history includes a first-place finish in 2021 with Pink Bourbon, a fourth-place finish in 2022 with Sidra, and a second-place finish in 2023 with Sudan Rume. Currently, 14 roasters carry his coffee, with 36 total lots represented in the index.

Recent catalog examples include the Granja Paraiso 92 Silver Caturra processed as an anaerobic washed by Rogue Wave Coffee, a washed Castillo lot featured in the Béton Armé collaboration by Traffic Coffee, and an anaerobic washed Geisha lot offered by SOT Coffee Roasters.

The work of Wilton Benitez is distinguished in the catalog by his consistent application of experimental and anaerobic processing techniques across a wide variety of cultivars.