Detailed Specifications
Tequila Sangre Alteña® Extra Añejo Cristalino (Bottle Code: 1515) is made from Tequilana Weber var. Azul agave, which is matured for a minimum of 6 years in the Los Altos region of Jalisco. The agave is cooked for 60 hours in stone ovens and the juice is extracted using a roller mill (Trapiches). Fermentation is slow and occurs in open tanks with a specific yeast strain of Sangre Alteña® Premium. The tequila undergoes discontinuous double distillation, using only the heart in both distillations. It is then aged for 36 months to become an Extra Añejo Cristalino. Made from 100% agave, this tequila has an alcohol content of 40% Alc. Vol. (80 proof) and is available in a 750 ml bottle.
Bottle Code: 1515
Agave Variety: Tequilana Weber var. Azul
Minimum Agave Maturity: 6 years
Region: Jalisco (Los Altos)
Cooking Process: 60 hours in Stone Ovens
Extraction Method: Roller Mill (Trapiches)
Fermentation: Slow, in open tanks with a specific yeast strain of Sangre Alteña® Premium
Distillation: Discontinuous, double distillation; only the heart is used in both distillations
Aging: 36 months
Type: Extra Añejo Cristalino
Agave Content: 100% agave
Alcohol Content: 40% Alc. Vol. (80 proof)
Bottle Size: 750 ml
1. What is the source of the agave for Tequila Sangre Alteña® Extra Añejo Cristalino?
The agave is Tequilana Weber var. Azul, sourced from the Los Altos region of Jalisco.
2. How mature is the agave before it is harvested for this tequila?
The agave is matured for at least 6 years.
3. How long is the agave cooked, and by what method?
The agave is cooked for 60 hours in traditional stone ovens.
4. How is the juice extracted from the cooked agave?
The juice is extracted using a roller mill (Trapiches).
5. Describe the fermentation process for this tequila.
Fermentation is slow and takes place in open tanks, using a specific yeast strain unique to Sangre Alteña® Premium.
6. What is the distillation process for Tequila Sangre Alteña® Extra Añejo Cristalino?
The tequila undergoes a discontinuous double distillation process, using only the heart in both distillations.
7. How long is the tequila aged?
The tequila is aged for a period of 36 months.
8. What type of tequila is Tequila Sangre Alteña® Extra Añejo Cristalino?
It is classified as an Extra Añejo Cristalino.
9. Is this tequila made from 100% agave?
Yes, it is made from 100% agave.
10. What is the alcohol volume of this tequila?
The alcohol volume is 40% (80 proof).
11. How much tequila is in each bottle?
Each bottle contains 750 ml of tequila.
