Fidencio Mexicano is a limited-batch artisanal mezcal made from wild maguey Mexicano, penca larga, hand harvested in Santa María Zoquitlán in the Valles Centrales of Oaxaca. It is bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof).
Mexicano is the local name for Agave rhodacantha, one of the most widespread agaves in Mexico, with several sub-varieties. The long-leafed penca larga used here grows wild, so each plant is gathered by hand from the hillsides, and a batch is limited by what the land provides.
Production is overseen by maestro mezcalero Enrique Jiménez of Fidencio, the family mezcal house of Santiago Matatlán. The wild agave gives a mezcal with intense aromatics and a bright, crisp profile, with earthy depth, tropical fruit and a savoury mineral edge, and a clear, lingering finish.
As a silvestre, or wild agave, expression, Mexicano is one of the most prized bottlings in the Fidencio range.
Mezcal is made by roasting agave hearts, traditionally in earthen pits, then crushing, fermenting and distilling them, a process that gives the spirit its characteristic smoky depth. Each agave variety and each village brings its own character, which is why enthusiasts love exploring small-batch bottlings.
Mezcal and other agave spirits are traditionally sipped from a copita or a small clay cup, in small sips, often alongside orange slices dusted with sal de gusano. Many are made in tiny batches by individual families, so each bottle is a snapshot of a particular place, agave and season.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Intense aromatics with tropical fruit.
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Palate: Bright and crisp, with earthy depth and a savoury mineral edge.
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Finish: Clean and lingering.
Specifications
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Producer: Fidencio Mezcal
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Maestro Mezcalero: Enrique Jiménez
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Style: Mezcal Artesanal, wild agave
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Agave: Wild Mexicano penca larga (Agave rhodacantha)
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Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV)
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Region: Santa María Zoquitlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Pour a small measure into a copita and sip slowly at room temperature. Its fruit and minerality pair well with ceviche, grilled octopus or fresh tropical fruit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What agave is used?
Wild maguey Mexicano penca larga, Agave rhodacantha.
Where is the agave harvested?
By hand in Santa María Zoquitlán, Valles Centrales, Oaxaca.
What proof is it?
100 proof, 50% ABV.
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