Don Mateo Cupreata Mezcal 250ml

Crafted in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, Don Mateo de la Sierra Cupreata is an artisanal mezcal produced by fifth-generation maestro mezcalero Emilio Vieyra. Made from 100% wild-harvested Cupreata agave (Agave cupreata, locally known as Maguey Chino) grown on the pine-forested slopes of the Sierra Madre del Sur, the agaves mature for 8 to 12 years before harvesting. The piñas are cooked in a traditional underground conical stone pit fueled by oak wood, hand-crushed or shredded using mechanical mills, and open-fermented in oak tubs using native airborne yeasts and natural spring water. Distilled in a traditional Filipino-style still with a wooden condenser (made of pine and oak with a copper kettle), this expression yields a remarkably bright, herbaceous, and complex profile with forest floor earthiness and soft pine smoke, presented in a compact 250ml bottle format.

Food Pairing: Fresh ceviche with mango, grilled shrimp street tacos, roasted pork carnitas, goat cheese crostini, trout with herbs, or dark chocolate with orange zest.

Tasting Notes: Crystal clear in appearance with brilliant clarity, a silky medium-to-full body, and slow-dripping, coating tears.

Nose: Fresh, piney, and aromatic, opening with sweet cooked agave, crushed mint, and pine resin, accompanied by bright lime zest, green bell pepper, light wood smoke, and damp earth.

Palate: Vibrant, smooth, and multi-layered on the palate, featuring caramelized agave nectar, ripe tropical fruit, and sweet herbs upfront before unfolding into soft oak smoke, cracked white pepper, pine forest floor, and a rich, stony minerality.

Finish: Long, crisp, and refreshing with lingering notes of sweet agave, delicate mesquite smoke, pine needle resin, and a zesty citrus warmth.

Serve: Enjoy neat at room temperature in a traditional clay copita or Glencairn glass to experience the full aromatic depth and unique Michoacán terroir of wild Cupreata agave.