Agave Flashcards
1
Q
What is the job of a Jimador?
A
hand harvests agave for tequila
2
Q
What is the heart of the agave plant known as?
A
Pina
3
Q
Tepetzate is a type of what?
A
agave species
4
Q
List 2 agave based distillates other than tequila
A
- raicilla
- sotol
- bacanora
- tuxca
- comiteco
5
Q
What are the age requirements for tequila?
A
Reposado - min 2 months in oak
Anejo - min 1 year in oak
Extra Anejo - min 3 years in oak
6
Q
When was the tequila DO established?
A
1977
7
Q
What are the 3 category designations of mezcal?
A
- mezcal
- mezcal artesenal
- mezcal ancestral
8
Q
What is the name of the tool used to shear agave plants?
A
coa
9
Q
In what 5 states can tequila be distilled?
A
- Jalisco
- Guanajuato
- Tamaulipas
- Nayarit
- Michoacan
10
Q
A mezcal anejo must be aged for how long?
A
min 1 year in oak of no more than 200 L
