Mezonte Durango Tepe Aciano Mendoza Mezcal

An exceptional ancestral spirit bottled under the Mezonte non-profit project, which aims to preserve and promote traditional agave spirits and bio-cultural diversity. Distilled by Maestro Mezcalero Aciano Mendoza in the state of Durango using wild Maguey Tepe (Agave durangensis), the agave hearts are pit-roasted in the ground, hand-chopped or milled, fermented with wild yeasts in underground or wooden vats, and distilled using traditional rudimentary stills, resulting in a deeply authentic and rare expression.

Food Pairing: Rich braised short ribs, mole negro, roasted venison, aged manchego cheese, and dark cacao desserts.

Tasting Notes: Clear with dense viscosity, presenting a rich, full-bodied texture with profound mineral complexity, vibrant wild botanical notes, and an exceptionally smooth, oily mouthfeel.

Nose: Deeply complex with aromas of damp earth, fresh pine, roasted agave sweetness, wild mint, crisp green pepper, and subtle wood smoke.

Palate: Rich and layered on the palate, featuring prominent notes of cooked sweet agave, wild herbs, grapefruit zest, wet stone minerals, white pepper, and balanced wood ash smoke.

Finish: Exceptionally long and warm finish with lingering notes of sweet agave syrup, crisp pine needles, wet clay earthiness, and delicate campfire smoke.

Serve: Served neat at room temperature in a traditional copita, jícara, or wide-rimmed glass to appreciate its full botanical and mineral complexity.