Fabiano Borré is the driving force behind quality and innovation at Fazenda Progresso, the Borré family’s farm in Bahia, Brazil. In 2013, we purchased our first-ever Brazilian coffee from Progresso, thanks to our long-time collaborator Silvio Leite. Since then, we’ve received some incredible coffees from Fabiano and his team, and have had the privilege of visiting the farm on several occasions. Last year, we were lucky enough to catch up with Fabiano here in Australia too.
The Borré family has been in business for three generations. They started out as one of Bahia’s largest potato producers, introduced specialty coffee in 2005, and have more recently expanded into winemaking with a stunning vineyard and winery. Fazenda Progresso is located near the town of Mucugê, in the heart of Chapada Diamantina National Park. The farm sits at 1,150 metres above sea level, with high elevations, rich soil, and a cool climate that make it ideal for growing exceptional coffee.
Fabiano has led the way in developing Progresso’s coffee program. He has championed innovative agricultural and environmental practices, invested in state-of-the-art infrastructure, built a highly skilled team, and worked closely with Silvio Leite to continually push quality forward. Progresso’s quality lab is headed by Ednaldo Nascimento, who oversees their rigorous QC program and plays a key role in producing some of their most exciting lots.
We’ve worked closely with Fabiano and the team to develop Diamantina, a natural processed coffee that makes up a significant portion of our Coffee Coffee blend. With its rich body and depth of flavour, Diamantina is a staple in our offering—and a perfect example of how consistent and expressive Progresso’s coffees can be.
Alongside their blend components, Progresso also produces beautiful experimental microlots. One of our favourites is Gandula, a natural processed lot created by Ednaldo. It’s a fan favourite at Redbrick and a true delight to drink.
The Borré family motto is "mindful coffee", a phrase that captures their commitment to quality, innovation, environmental care, and social responsibility. It’s a guiding principle that informs everything they do, and it’s one of the many reasons we’re proud to work with Fabiano and the team at Fazenda Progresso.
