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Intense herbaceous, mineral, earthy tones, light smokes, forest breeze, long-lasting lingering in the mouth.
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A sweet nose, an intoxicating range of flavors that include vanilla, coco, nougat and toasted oak, extending through...
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The highest proof spirit released by El Buho, the Arroqueño is a rare agave used by the Jimenez Mendez family to...
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The flagship mezcal of El Buho’s line, the espadin has a light roast and smoke to its nose. Medium in body with...
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A velvety and bright expression, the Jabali has strong baking spice on the nose with light citric notes. White...
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This special batch of mezcal is made exclusively from Espadín agave planted 10 years ago by the Jimenez Mendez...
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Barril is a subvarietal of the Agave karwinskii species of agave, which grow wild in certain parts of Oaxaca,...
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Cuishe (pronounced varyingly “kwee-sh” or “kwee-shay”) is a subvarietal of the Agave karwinskii species of...
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Madrecuishe is a subvarietal of the Agave karwinskii species of agave, which grow wild in certain parts of Oaxaca,...
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Mexicano (Agave rhodacantha) is among the most widespread varieties in Mexico, with examples turning up and even...
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“Pechuga” translates literally to breast, but it implies heart and soul as well. Pechuga mezcal is a spirit...
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Crafted from massive agave, harvested at over 25 years of age, Tepeztate grows at high elevation and loves to...
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The Tepextate maguey plant is a slow growing species. It grows patiently on sunny slopes, reaching maturity only...
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It is a very small wild type of maguey found in the mountains so in order to produce mezcal a lot of magueyes are...
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› Sustainably cutlivated wild agave › Open air fermentation for 4 days › Double distilled in 200L copper pots...
Dessert Wine Mezcal Primitivo NV 750ml
Although commonly confused with Tequila, Mexico’s other signature spirit, Mezcal, has its own set of unique characteristics which set it apart. Mezcal is made from the agave plant, although not the blue agave most commonly associated with Tequila production. This drink hails from the arid southern Mexican region of Oaxaca, where it has been made for generations according to traditional recipes and methods, and continues to be extremely popular worldwide today.
One of the defining features of quality Mezcal is its pungent smokiness, a heady aroma which reminds us of campfires and desert nights. This comes from the fact that the pinas (the fruit body) of the agave used in its production are slow cooked in wood fired ovens, before being distilled into a spirit. Mezcal is traditionally bottled with a worm - why? Nobody really seems to know for sure, but this unique drink continues to attract attention and convert new fans thanks to its authenticity, unique flavor and supposed health benefits. It is split into the same categories as Tequila; blanco, reposado and anejo, and although it is often used as a mixer in cocktails, it is best enjoyed straight and uncomplicated, allowing its beautiful and subtle characteristics to shine.
As with many European grape varietals, there is some debate regarding the precise origins of the Primitivo grape. Most people now agree that it probably came from Croatia, where it is still used widely in the production of red wine, and it known as Tribidrag. However, today it is a grape most commonly associated with the powerful red wines of Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, where the intense sunshine and brisk Mediterranean breezes produce grapes of remarkable character and balance. Primitivo is a dark grape, known for producing intense, inky, highly tannic wines, most notably the naturally sweet Dolce Naturale and the heavy and complex Primitivo di Manduria wines. Primitivo tends to be naturally very high in both tannin and alcohol, making it ideal for both barrel and cellar ageing, which brings out its more rounded and interesting features.
Primitivo is not the easiest grape to grow or manage, and it has had something of a difficult century. Indeed, by the 1990s, there was little interest in Puglian wines in general, and winemakers were neglecting their Primitivo vineyards and looking to other, more commercially viable varietals. However, the last decade has seen this grape come well and truly back into fashion, with new techniques and a heightened interest in native Italian grape varietals bringing Primitivo back into the spotlight. It is now widely loved for its intensity and ability to be paired with strongly flavored foods.