History,
El Jolgorio Tepeztate is made with agave Tepeztate. It takes a very long time for this agave to mature, sometimes upwards of 25-35 years. It is commonly found hanging horizontally from mountain cliffs, making it difficult to harvest. Tepeztate is truly a wild agave, however, due to the species’ increasing rarity and potential for endangerment, El Jolgorio’s producers are exploring the cultivation of Tepeztate seedlings in a nursery to be re-planted in the wild (i.e. semi-cultivated).
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Baked custard, green pepper and aloe vera.
Palate: Banana cream pie, rose water and Dutch(ed) cocoa.
Finish: Sweet and salty with lingering jalapeño, black pepper and floral undertones
El Jolgorio Tepeztate is made with agave Tepeztate. It takes a very long time for this agave to mature, sometimes upwards of 25-35 years. It is commonly found hanging horizontally from mountain cliffs, making it difficult to harvest. Tepeztate is truly a wild agave, however, due to the species’ increasing rarity and potential for endangerment, El Jolgorio’s producers are exploring the cultivation of Tepeztate seedlings in a nursery to be re-planted in the wild (i.e. semi-cultivated).
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Baked custard, green pepper and aloe vera.
Palate: Banana cream pie, rose water and Dutch(ed) cocoa.
Finish: Sweet and salty with lingering jalapeño, black pepper and floral undertones