Corazon Tequila

Corazon Tequilas

For Tequila lovers, there is something new to get passionate

about...Tequila Corazón de Agave. Corazón de Agave, literally "heart

of agave", is the exotic new entry in the ultra premium 100% blue

agave tequila market.

Tequila Corazón de Agave is created with 100% of the juice from the

blue agave plants, grown in the rich, red soil of the highlands of

Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico. The agave grown in this region are

considered to be the largest and sweetest of all agave plants, taking

between 8-12 years to mature to their full flavor. For this reason,

Corazón de Agave is produced from only these select plants. Corazón

de Agave is estate grown, aged to perfection in American oak barrels,

and hand bottled at Casa San Matias in Jalisco, Mexico.

Tequila, the spirit of Mexico, dates back to the time of the Aztecs and

descends from what might be North America's first alcoholic beverage,

pulque. Made from the mezcal plant, which belongs to the genus

agave, pulque is a sticky almost sour tasting beverage. Not very good

for a margarita. But the Aztecs loved it for its wholesome and

nutritious properties. When the Spanish conquistadors came, they

brought with them the art of distillation. They tried distilling the

mezcal and, lucky for us, eventually came up with tequila.

There are hundreds of types of mezcal plants. It took a lot of trial

and error, and probably a few fun nights, before it was discovered that

the best tequila comes from the best species of mezcal plant, Agave

tequileana Weber, blue variety. This blue agave is grown in the

highlands of Jalisco in Mexico, and according to the government of

Mexico, this is the only agave that can be used to produce authentic

tequila.

When Mexico gained its independence in 1821, tequila gained

prominence and became a symbol of a new, free Mexico. It is an

exciting spirit that captures perfectly the lively exuberance of Mexico.

	SPIRIT JOURNAL September 2006 "Corazon Reposado 100% Agave Tequila: Highly Recommended"

	BEVERAGE DYNAMICS March/April 2006 "Tequila Corazon de Agave is finding fans among tequila drinkers with its corked, handcrafted bottles."

	ROBB REPORT: 2005 Holiday Host Guide November 2005 "Popular opinion holds that the margartia was conceived on Christmas day in 1948 when Texas socialite Margartia Sames served her guests aconcoction of tequila, lime juices, and Cointreau."

	THE NEW YORK TIMES: Tequila Tasting Report Rating 2006 "Corazon: BEST VALUE" "Very expressive and smooth, with smoke and mineral aromas."

	WINE ENTHUSIAST October 2001 "Corazon de Agave Reposado: SUPERB (90-95) Highly Recommended" "Sweet, viscous at palate entry, then at midpalate the taste turns off-dry, intensely vegetal, and resiny/oil

Corazon® Tequila, 40% Alc./Vol.(80 proof),

Imported exclusively by Sazerac Company, Inc. New Orleans, LA 70121

Subscribe by RSS