How is mezcal made?
From the agave fields to the distillery, each step in the production of mezcal is a tribute to environmental care and the cultural legacy of generations.
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Plant
It all starts with selecting the finest agave varieties. We plant carefully and responsibly, avoiding deforestation, ensuring each plant has the right environment to thrive.
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Growth
Agave or maguey is the type of plant used in the production of mezcal and must be allowed to grow until it reaches maturity.
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Harvesting (Jima)
It all starts with selecting the most mature agaves to be harvested and pulled from the ground.
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Cooking
The cooked pineapples are used to convert the starches into sugars and obtain the smoky note.
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Milling
The cooked piñas are crushed to extract their juices. The leftover fibers are called bagazo.
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Fermentation
The juices and fibers (bagazo) are fermented in wooden vats with added water, converting the sugars into alcohol and producing the must.
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Distillation
The must is heated in a still to release the alcohol. The alcohol must be distilled twice to produce mezcal.