Mezcal Flashcards

1
Q

When did the Mexican government establish the Mezcal Denominacion de Origen

A

1994

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2
Q

When was the first classification for Tequila and Mezcal

A

1949

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3
Q

What is the minimum Agave used in Mezcal

A

100%

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4
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What is the minimum Agave used for Tequila

A

51%

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5
Q

What are the pits for roasting agave called

A

Hornos de Piedra

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6
Q

What is the etymology of Mezcal

A

Nahuatl language for
Meti= Maguey
Ixcalli= Cooked

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7
Q

What is the name of the stone wheel for agave pressing

A

Tahona

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