The Rubi varietal is a hybrid Mundo Novo, and Catuaí.
Mundo Novo is grown a lot in Brazil as it is very suited to the climate, as well as having a high yield and resistance to disease. It is characterised by a sweet, thick mouth-feel and low acidity.
- Varietal: Rubi
- Related to: Mundo Novo and Catuaí
- Origin: Brazil
- Botany: Hybrid
- Grows best at: 1000 metres or above
- Prevalent in: Brazil
- Predominant colour: Red
- Fruit size: Normal rounded
- Plant size: Dwarf (short)
- Leaf characteristics: Bronze coloured leaves scattered throughout the green leaves
- Plants per hectare: 3,585
- Recommended spacing: 1.67m x 1.67m
- Common tasting notes: Sweet, thick mouthfeel and low acidity.
The Rubi varietal is a hybrid Mundo Novo, and Catuaí.
Mundo Novo is grown a lot in Brazil as it is very suited to the climate, as well as having a high yield and resistance to disease. It is characterised by a sweet, thick mouthfeel and low acidity.
Catuai is also a very common varietal in Brazil (it accounts for 50% of the coffee acreage) and is known as a dwarf plant, due to its size.
Links: Mundo Novo and Catuaí