We were born out of passion ... or rather, of various passions.
Passion for cheese.
Passion for people.
Passion for Canastra.
Passion for Brazil.
It was a farm. It was supposed to be just a haven.
But how to be here and not notice these flavors,
in these hugs, in this joy?
How to be here and not notice this nature, this centuries-old knowledge,
this craftsmanship that belongs to us so much?
And the charm grew. And we studied. And we strive.
We seek all our courage to begin this new journey.
And what a journey! Quite a walk.
It reminds us of the climbs, the trails, the adventures in the mountains.
The challenges are daily.
But they are worth every dawn spent, every fall, every tear.
Hey guys!
We're young. But we've gone far. And let's go more.
We crossed the mountain, crossed the sea and went
shine there in Europe.
In the land of the best known cheeses on the planet!
We're young. We are tradition.
We're young. We are cheesemakers.
We're young. We are canastros.
We are Brazil. We are culture. We are flavor.
We are Vale da Gurita Cheese Shop.
Our location
Located in Batatais, 40 km from Ribeirão Preto, in the State of São Paulo, and about 50 km from Franca, Fazenda Morada da Prata is in the Alta Mogiana region.
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A dry winter climate and the rich vegetation of the Atlantic Forest characterize this terroir, at 850 meters above sea level. Known for species such as copaiba, cinnamon, jequitibá and cedar, the forest forms a natural corridor that connects the area of five springs. The place is known for its rich fauna, with large animals, such as jaguar, deer, ocelot, anacondas and rattlesnakes.
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The coffee plantation has the privilege of being at the edges of the forest and springs, where low temperatures predominate, ensuring comfort for the coffee trees and the best development and maturation of the fruit.
Morada da Prata Farm
Batatais, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Coordinates: 20º57’21.28" S 47º33’35.73" W