Papayo

Papayo is a scarce variety cultivated by a handful of growers in Colombia, where it has gained a reputation on the specialty and competition circuit. It is often processed with carbonic maceration or natural methods that emphasize its expressive, fruit-forward character. In the cup it leans toward stone fruit, tropical sweetness, and floral aromatics with a clean, juicy finish. Limited plantings keep it firmly in the small-lot, high-scoring category.