Origen Raiz Madrecuishe Mezcal (375 mL)
$119.99
Born from a project between the Saravia family of Durango and Asís & Don Valentín Cortés of Oaxaca, Origen Raiz is a brand that is committed to a holistic path for the future. From grassland restoration at El Ojo, Durango to community empowerment at Las Quebradas, Durango, to the pursuit of excellence guided by Oaxacan tradition. Origen Raiz delivers this vision via exquisite mezcal and sotol.
Madrecuishe, Valles Centrales
VALLES CENTRALES
These are a series of expressions made by Don Valentin Cortes at his home palenque in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca where his family is from. Each batch will be decided by Don Vale based on his inspiration.
MAESTRO
Don Valentin Cortés
EDITION
1st
MAGUEY (AGAVE)
Madrecuishe (A. Karwinskii)
VILLAGE
Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
OVEN / FUEL
Conical earthen pit / black oak
MILL
Tahona
FERMENT
Wild fermented in pine vats (with bagasso)
DISTILLATION
2x in 300 liter alembic of copper (with bagasso)
NOTES
Aroma – toasted cedar, raspberry shrub, november rain
Taste – charred green beans, tarragon, agave
Texture – bold, numbing, spicy oils, long finish
ABV
Varies by batch
SUGGESTED PAIRINGS
Creamy French cheeses from Burgundy that are rich and creamy with plenty of salinity. I.E. Delice de Bourgogne.
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