Michoacán: tequila journey in 8 Stops · Gustofolio

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Tequila journey · Mexico

Michoacán

Wild agave, black earth, eight stops.

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Michoacán Intense

In the mountains around Etúcuaro, taberneros distill wild agave into mezcal, officially recognized only since 2012. To the west, in the same state, Tequila country begins.

1Region & HistoryHaciendas & Protection

2Agave & SoilChino and Alto

3Altitude & ClimateTierra Caliente

4Cooking & MillingEarthen Pit and Mazo

5Fermentation & DistillationCopper and Wood

6AgingYoung and Honest

7TastingSmoke, Pine, Fruit

8Food & DrinkMorisqueta and Churipo

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