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There are 2
categories of
TEQUILA
TEQUILA
100% AGAVE-
Recognized as
100% Agave is
labeled as such. It is
produced
from only the
fermented and distilled
juices of the
"Blue Agave Tequilana Weber" .
100% Agave must be
bottled in the authorized region.
TEQUILA
Made from
51% of the sugars
of the
"Blue Agave Tequilana Weber".
The remaining 49% consists
of sugars
from other sources,
with the exception of other Agave varieties. Additionally
it may be bottled in
other regions
or countries. This category
is sometimes referred to as "mixtos"
3 Amigos
100% Agave
THERE ARE FIVE CLASSES FOR EACH CATEGORY
(BLANCO OR PLATA): This is the result of second distillation. It is crystal clear and does not require aging. Many purists swear by Silvers believing the taste of the Agave is more prominent.
GOLD (JOVEN OR ORO): Non-aged. Acquires it's color through authorized additives or colorings. Most commonly mixtos.
AGED (REPOSADO): Must be aged for a period of 2 months to 12 months. Reposados age in white oak barrels, or vats called "pipones"
EXTRA AGED (ANEJO): Must be aged for a period of at least one year and up to five years. The aging must occur in barrels with a maximum capacity of 600 litres. This contributes to a more pronounced appearance of wood in the color and flavor.
ULTRA AGED(EXTRA ANEJO): Aged for a period of more than 3 years. Aging occurs in barrels with a maximum capacity of 600 litres.
Guidelines contained in the NOM regulation allow for any of
these to be flavored.
According to the CRT, as of July
2010 there were 1090 certified brands of
TEQUILA. These are produced in 150 registered distilleries.
In addition there are 5 new distilleries being built.
TEQUILA has shown an annual 7% growth
for the last 12 years.
*Information Camara Nacional de la Industria Tequila
