3rd place for geisha natural at the 2024 best of panama, 6th place in varietals, and 16th place geisha washed, panama resident and new york native eugene altieri and his family are on a winning streak. in 2023, they ranked within the top 10 for all categories, 5th place geisha natural, 7th geisha washed, and 9th varietals, after ranking 16th geisha washed in 2022 and 14th in varietals (catuai).
the altieris’ alto quiel estate was also featured as a 2023 must-visit destination in the definitive new york times annual, 52 places to go.
technical details
taste notes:
orange blossom, mandarine, mango, white peach
origin: panama
producer: altieri family
farm: mima estates
variety: green tip geisha
process: natural
location: alto quiel, boquete
lot name: GN RFF5 ALE 140224
elevation: 1,800 masl
