Pechuga, Mezcal, El Jolgorio

Pechuga, Mezcal, El JolgorioPechuga literally translates to breast, but it implies heart and soul as well. Pechuga mezcal is a spirit distilled for celebrations and gatherings, from weddings to funerals, to welcoming spring fertility, or honoring the Day of the Dead. To distill pechuga, there is a sacrificial component, driven by seasonal harvest. On a second or third distillation run, mezcaleros will incorporate fruits, spices and an animal protein, with recipes unique to local

Winemaking is spread between the Catena family winery in the Uco Valley and Alejandro’s own barrel room in his garden of Chachingo - The Republic - where his young son rides a horse among olive trees and where dogs and chickens share the grounds with the Vigil family and the winery

dusty road Taste: dark chocolate

It is made the same as the Blanco expression

however the Essential Red’s first impressions are subtle and nuanced

baked barley

catches a glimpse of the majestic fox crisscrossing the vineyard rows near the winery

Juicy and bright Gamay from the Auvergne region in central France (about 50kms west of Beaujolais)

instead of oak barrels or no oak

a typical Veltliner spiciness

Nose : White flowers

The nose leads to a core of juicy fruit flavors where the red fruit flavors standout alongside touches of brown spice adding depth and complexity

An annual selection since 1984 and thus