Raicilla – Sierra
$45.00
Technical
PRODUCT: RAICILLA DE LA SIERRA
CATEGORY: JOVEN
MAESTRO MEZCALERO: RUBEN PENA FUENTES
STATE: JALISCO
AREA OF ORIGIN: MASCOTA
REGION:
VARIETAL: MAXIMILIANA Y CHICO AGUIAR
(ESTATE GROWN)
PLANT MATURATION TIME: 6-18 YEARS
(1 YEAR CAPON)
OVEN: BREAD-TYPE MASONRY OVEN
GRIND: TAHONA
FERMENTATION: NATURAL OPEN-AIR
(ADDITIVE-FREE)
TYPE OF STILL: STAINLESS STEEL STILL
NUMBER OF DISTILLATIONS: 2
ADJUSTMENT: DOUBLE-DISTILLED WATER
ABV: 46%
BOTTLE: 1L BOTTLE
CORK: WAX
LITERS PRODUCED: 500-L (SMALL BATCH)
DISTILLERY:
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Vinification
During the fermentation in conical stainless steel tanks, extreme attention was given to an extraction aimed at fresh and fragrant aromas, full colors, and supple, elegant textures and tannins. Once the wine had been run off its skins at the end of the fermentation, it was put through a full malolactic fermentation in oak barrels to fully bring out the finesse and expressiveness of the aromas. The aging process, which lasted approximately 12-14 months, then began and took place in 60 gallon French and Hungarian oak barrels, partly new and partly used once previously.
Awards
Falstaff:
92/100
Austria
Daniele Cernilli:
94/100
Italy
Gambero Rosso:
Tre bicchieri
Italy
