Santuario Sul
Luiz Paulo Dias
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General Information
About the Farm
Luiz Paulo Dias Pereira Filho is one of the most recognized names in Brazilian coffee growing. A fourth-generation coffee producer from a traditional family in the Mantiqueira de Minas region, he leads farms such as Sítio Senhor Niquinho and Fazenda Santuário Sul. He is also a co-founder of CarmoCoffees, a specialty coffee exporter that has helped elevate the global profile of this renowned coffee-producing region.
The family has been awarded several times in the Cup of Excellence. In 2020, Sítio Senhor Niquinho ranked 13th with a score of 88.44 points; in 2021, Fazenda IP took 2nd place with 90.14 points; and in 2023, Sítio Senhor Niquinho was again on the podium with 87.82 points. Their most remarkable achievement came in 2005, when the family scored an astonishing 95.85 points.
More than awards, Luiz Paulo and his family's legacy is one of transformation. Through CarmoCoffees, he has supported hundreds of small and medium-sized producers in the Mantiqueira de Minas region, promoting sustainable practices, traceability, and direct access to international markets. The visibility gained through Cup of Excellence helped solidify Carmo de Minas as one of the most respected coffee-growing regions in the world, significantly increasing the value of local coffees and the pride of the entire community.
