The dedication to our work and the continuous pursuit of excellence characterize the core philosophy of the Vale Verde Group. Its founder, Luiz Otávio Pôssas Gonçalves, has been involved with beverages for over 50 years. He began by producing Coca-Cola in Minas Gerais and is also credited with creating Kaiser beer and Kero Coco, the nation's first boxed coconut water, in addition to remaining an active entrepreneur in the industry. Vale Verde's inception was gradual, starting when Luiz Otávio received a small still from his uncle, sparking his entry into the cachaça market. Initially, the small batch was shared only among associates. However, the praise from connoisseurs and the quality imparted to the spirit led to the commencement of cachaça commercialization. The Vale Verde brand was established in 1985. During this time, Luiz Otávio sought out new methods to enhance the fermentation and distillation of the beverage. In Europe, he observed that the techniques used in crafting fine whiskeys could be applied to cachaças. Utilizing European expertise, Vale Verde Extra Premium was soon developed, aged for three years, and adheres to the same production standards as international distillates, employing methods that ensure the drink's distinct quality and taste. Vale Verde cachaça subsequently began earning accolades, and its reputation grew across Brazil. The farm, preserving its production tradition, started welcoming numerous visitors. This led to the establishment of the Vale Verde Ecological Park in 2002, a sanctuary housing approximately 1,300 animals, including birds, reptiles, and mammals. The property, recognized as the Cachaça Theme Park, located in Betim within the Belo Horizonte Metropolitan Area, Minas Gerais, offers various recreational and adventure activities for families. Within the park, visitors can observe the complete, entirely sustainable production process of Vale Verde cachaças and explore the Cachaça Museum, which details the drink's history from ancient Egypt. The museum features over two thousand distinct labels, alongside the complete collection of the Vale Verde brand. Although the park is no longer accessible to the public, the Vale Verde Group prioritizes sustainable expansion. With six tons of sugarcane processed daily during the harvest, approximately 140 thousand liters of cachaça were produced in 2014. A portion of the sugarcane residue was utilized as fuel for the production machinery, with the remainder serving as organic fertilizer for the sugarcane fields. The Cachaça Liqueur 1727 Fino de Café Vale Verde 700ml was created as a tribute to the year coffee was introduced to Brazil. Its production involves an innovative process known as Super Critical Drag, which extracts the full aroma from select coffee beans using a super critical carbon dioxide atmosphere. This results in an exceptional fusion of Cachaça Vale Verde and Arabica coffee. Source: Cachaçaria Nacional.
LICOR DE CAFÉ 1727 CACHAÇA VALE VERDE
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Liqueur Coffee Liqueur Minas Gerais 25% ABV
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The driving force behind this group is a deep passion for their craft and an unwavering pursuit of excellence. Its founder boasts over five decades in the beverage industry, beginning with Coca-Cola production and later innovating with Kaiser beer and the nation's first boxed coconut water. His journey into the cachaça market began with a small still from a relative, initially for personal enjoyment among friends. However, expert acclaim and the superior quality of the spirit soon led to commercialization in 1985. Inspired by European fine whiskey production, new fermentation and distillation methods were explored, resulting in the Extra Premium cachaça, aged for three years and crafted to international standards. This dedication to quality garnered numerous awards and widespread recognition. The farm, upholding its production traditions, evolved into an ecological park in 2002, featuring a diverse animal collection and acting as a "Cachaça Theme Park." Visitors could observe the fully sustainable production process and explore a museum detailing the spirit's history, housing an extensive collection of labels. Although the park is no longer accessible, the group remains focused on sustainable expansion. Daily sugarcane processing yields significant cachaça production, with byproducts utilized for energy and fertilizer. A coffee liqueur was created, paying homage to the year coffee arrived in Brazil, employing an advanced aroma extraction technique for a unique blend of cachaça and Arabica coffee.
The drive for what we do and the persistent pursuit of quality set the guiding tone for Vale Verde Group. Its founder, who has worked with drinks for over five decades, started by manufacturing Coca-Cola in Minas Gerais. He is also recognized for creating Kaiser beer and Kero Coco, the nation's first boxed coconut water, and continues to be an entrepreneur in the sector. Vale Verde's inception was gradual, beginning when the founder received a small still from his uncle, sparking his entry into the cachaça market. Initially, the small output was shared only among friends. However, the appreciation from experts and the quality imparted to the spirit led to the start of commercial cachaça sales. The Vale Verde brand was established in 1985. During this time, the founder sought new methods to enhance the drink's fermentation and distillation. In Europe, he observed that the practices used in crafting fine whiskeys could be applied to cachaças. Employing European expertise, Vale Verde Extra Premium was soon developed, aged for three years and adhering to the same manufacturing standard as international spirits, utilizing techniques that ensure the drink's distinct quality and taste. Vale Verde cachaça then began earning accolades, and its reputation grew across Brazil. The farm, upholding the production tradition, started welcoming numerous visitors. This led to the creation of Vale Verde Ecological Park in 2002, a facility housing approximately 1,300 animals, including birds, reptiles, and mammals. The property, known as Cachaças Theme Park, in Betim, Minas Gerais, offers various leisure and adventure activities for families. Within the park, visitors can observe the entire 100% sustainable production process of Vale Verde cachaças and explore the Cachaça Museum, which details the drink's history from Ancient Egypt. The museum features over two thousand distinct labels, along with the complete Vale Verde brand collection. Although the park is no longer open to visitors, Vale Verde Group focuses on pursuing sustainable growth. Utilizing six tons of sugarcane daily during harvest, around 140,000 liters of cachaça were produced in 2014. Some of the sugarcane residue served as fuel for production machinery, while the remainder was used as organic fertilizer for the sugarcane fields. The Cachaça Liqueur 1727 Fino de Café Vale Verde 700ml was created as a tribute to the year coffee was introduced to Brazil. Its production employs an innovative method called Super Critical Drag, which extracts the full aroma from select coffee beans using a super critical carbon dioxide atmosphere. This results in an excellent fusion of Vale Verde Cachaça and Arabica coffee. Source: Cachaçaria Nacional.
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