GUADALAJARA, Mexico, May 21, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Alto Canto, an artisanal, small-batch,
ultra-premium, certified organic collection of tequilas developed
by Founder Daday Suarez and Master Distiller Juan Reyes, is
pleased to announce its launch today in New York City.
Located at 9,000 feet in the Sierra del Tigre mountains of
Jalisco, Alto Canto, meaning 'high
song', was built using traditional methods to create a distillery
where the terroir produces an exceptional spirit. Using only
certified organic agave and mountain spring water, while following
ancestral processes passed down through generations, Alto Canto has
created the purest tequilas in the market.
"Originally I planned to buy tequila and market it in the U.S.
as a legacy project for my family," shares Founder and General
Manager Daday Suárez. "I soon realized I wanted to build something
from the ground up that celebrates the best of Mexico and its terroir. Juan had the same
vision, and together, we spent five years building a distillery to
make tequila in the purest way possible."
The Process
Alto Canto is distilled at the highest
altitude of any tequila in Mexico
using organic agaves cooked for 72 hours in traditional brick
ovens. The agaves are macerated by tahona (a volcanic rock wheel)
to prevent stressing the fibers, then transferred to wooden tanks
for natural fermentation. A second Malolactic fermentation brings
flavors to their peak.
Wild malolactic fermentation occurs over 80 hours, with endemic
yeasts creating a unique flavor profile. The fermented product is
then distilled in copper stills. The high altitude causes the
alcohol to evaporate at a lower temperature, resulting in a
smoother tequila. Alto Canto ages its tequilas in new American
oak barrels inside a building made from local adobe bricks, which
breathe the terroir and allow for a slow extraction of flavors and
aromas.
This process, called Tequila de
Altura, reinvents the tequila tradition in its purest
form. High altitude and lower pressures result in better quality.
The endemic yeasts, distillation process, and mountain aging create
unrivaled spirits.
Alto Canto Expressions & Tasting Notes
Alto Canto
has created three expressions:
- Blanco 750ml / 40%
Alc Vol
Blanco Tequila settles for 25 days in a white oak container,
softening and stabilizing the spirit's temperature. This
transparent spirit offers notes of lime, pepper, vanilla, and
butter. Recommended for sipping.
- Reposado 750ml / 40% Alc
Vol
Aged in new American oak barrels inside the adobe structure,
Reposado is pale tan, with flavors of cooked agave and aromas of
wood, dried fruits, nuts, caramel, and vanilla. Recommended for
sipping.
- High Proof 750ml / 48% Alc
Vol
Bottled straight from the still, this clear, silverish spirit
features notes and aromas of pepper, cooked agave, citrus, and
local minerals. Recommended for cocktails and mixed drinks.
Alto Canto Sustainability Initiatives
Complementing
its artisanal production, Alto Canto Tequila fosters biodiversity
by planting cherry and apple trees known for their beneficial yeast
profiles. Waste reduction is central to their sustainability,
focusing on recyclable packaging and efficient resource use. The
brand empowers the local community with fair wages, development
initiatives, and investments in education and infrastructure,
creating a positive impact beyond the distillery.
Whether enjoyed neat or in a crafted cocktail, Alto Canto
Tequila offers an unforgettable drinking experience that embodies
nature and craftsmanship.
ABOUT ALTO CANTO
Alto Canto Tequila is crafted in the
Sierra del Tigre mountains in Guadalajara, in the Jalisco highlands, 9,000 feet above sea level.
A unique collection of tequilas that rediscovers tradition through
purity and a true product of the mountain's terroir, the tequila is
made only with water, organic agave, and mother nature. Learn more
at https://altocanto.com/.
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