Finca La Magnolia sits on a verdant mountainside on the border between the departments of San Marcos and Quetzaltenango in the rugged mountains of western Guatemala. The farm looks out to the 9000ft Lacandón Volcano, which occasionally blows ash out across the coffee trees, contributing healthy nutrients to soil.

The owner, Sr. Julio Gonzales Gamarra, grows 90% Bourbon and 10% Caturra variety coffee trees under a managed-canopy of Inga shade trees. Rich red worm compost created from cow manure is mixed with the dried cherry pulp and used as the organic fertilizer for the coffee plants which are grown on about 45 hectares.

The farm produces around 400 bags of coffee a year of which Allegro is the exclusive buyer. La Magnolia is certified organic by OCIA and is transitioning to Rainforest Alliance certification as well.  Allegro will donate $10,000 to La Magnolia to assist with Rainforest Alliance certification fees and inspections.