Colombia Ibague Excelso -Luis Ernesto Nieto (GP)

Luis Ernesto, owner of specialty coffee farm El Aguacate, is a third-generation coffee grower.  He originally inherited Los Agucates from his father, Don Ernesto Sr. He currently manages the farm with the help of his wife, Cenaida, and his oldest son Jaider. His Daughter Taliana is currently 12 and now dreams of being a barista to continue her family’s coffee tradition. Ernesto is also a community leader, and helps to promote specialty coffee programs within China Alta, a municipality with lots of potential due to its climate and high altitude.