Tequila Flashcards
What is tequila made from
Weber blue agave
Is tequila regulated?
Yes by crt
Tequila regulatory council
Tequila valley
Jalisco
Where 98% of tequila is made
Can tequila be made anywhere?
No. It’s made in Mexico only in certain regions
Jalisco - tequila valley Tamaulipas Guanajuato Nayarit Michocàn
What happens to agave plant when harvested
It dies
How long does An agave plant take to mature
6-12 years
Who monitors agave plants
Jimadores
Process of tequila making
After harvested pinas are roasted Cooled Milled - to separate aguamiel from fibers Juice is Fermented Distilled at least twice Water added to produce tequila If aged - almost always in oak barrels
100% agave tequila
Made with just agave and water
Mixed tequila
Made with at least 51% agave and the rest is mixed with can sugar and tequila made from other kinds of agave
How many classes of tequila
5
Blanco or plata
Bottled after 2nd distillation aged 0-60 days in oak or stainless steel
Reposado
Aged for at least 2 months and up to 1 year
Anejo
Aged for at least 1 year and up to 3 years
Extra anejo
Aged for more than 3 years