The Story
Neta’s Tepextate, distilled by Tomás García in May 2024, is a distinguished spirit from the Miahuatlán region of Oaxaca. Crafted from the wild-harvested Tepextate agave (Agave marmorata), this mezcal embodies the rich traditions and flavors of the area.
Product Details:
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Attribute |
Details |
|---|---|
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Maguey/Agave |
Tepextate (Agave marmorata) |
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Maestro Mezcalero |
Tomás García |
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Location |
Miahuatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico |
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Elevation |
Approximately 1,200 meters above sea level |
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Batch Size |
100L |
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Oven |
Conical earthen pit oven with mesquite wood roasting over nine days |
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Milling |
stone mill and machete |
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Fermentation |
Open-air fermentation in Montezuma cypress wood vats with native yeasts for a total of eleven days |
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Distillation |
Double distilled in copper pot stills, with careful separation of heads, hearts, and tails |
Tasting Notes:
This mezcal offers a complex nose with aromas of wet grass, jasmine, wintergreen mint, lavender, and stone fruit like peach. On the palate, it presents a smooth entry with hints of mint, pepper spice, and a lush sweetness. The finish is warm, featuring notes of black pepper, light mango sweetness, and a touch of red berries.
Details & Craftsmanship
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Description
Neta’s Tepextate, distilled by Tomás García in May 2024, is a distinguished spirit from the Miahuatlán region of Oaxaca. Crafted from the wild-harvested Tepextate agave (Agave marmorata), this mezcal embodies the rich traditions and flavors of the area.
Product Details:
|
Attribute |
Details |
|---|---|
|
Maguey/Agave |
Tepextate (Agave marmorata) |
|
Maestro Mezcalero |
Tomás García |
|
Location |
Miahuatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico |
|
Elevation |
Approximately 1,200 meters above sea level |
|
Batch Size |
100L |
|
Oven |
Conical earthen pit oven with mesquite wood roasting over nine days |
|
Milling |
stone mill and machete |
|
Fermentation |
Open-air fermentation in Montezuma cypress wood vats with native yeasts for a total of eleven days |
|
Distillation |
Double distilled in copper pot stills, with careful separation of heads, hearts, and tails |
Tasting Notes:
This mezcal offers a complex nose with aromas of wet grass, jasmine, wintergreen mint, lavender, and stone fruit like peach. On the palate, it presents a smooth entry with hints of mint, pepper spice, and a lush sweetness. The finish is warm, featuring notes of black pepper, light mango sweetness, and a touch of red berries.
