Riazul Plata is a 100% agave blanco tequila from Compañía Tequilera de Arandas in Arandas, Jalisco, NOM 1460, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).
It is made from mature, estate-grown highland agave using traditional methods of roasting and milling, and bottled unaged to show the agave at its purest.
Highland agave gives Riazul Plata a sweet, floral and citrus-led character, with cooked agave, fresh herbs and white pepper, and a clean, smooth finish.
Wine Enthusiast rated it 89 points.
Tequila can only be made from blue Weber agave in five designated Mexican states, chiefly Jalisco, and the finest bottlings are made from 100% agave. The red-soil highlands around Arandas are known for agave that grows slowly and develops more sugar, which gives tequilas from the region their soft, fruity sweetness, and a blanco is the best way to taste it.
Blanco tequila is bottled unaged or rested for less than two months, so it shows the agave at its purest: bright, peppery and fresh. It is the classic choice for margaritas and palomas, and a good blanco is just as rewarding sipped neat.
Tequila can only be made from blue Weber agave in five designated Mexican states, chiefly Jalisco, and the finest bottlings are made from 100% agave. Sipping tequila is best enjoyed from a narrow-rimmed glass that concentrates the aromas, at room temperature and without salt or lime, so the character of the agave and the barrel can come through.
Specifications
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Distillery: Compañía Tequilera de Arandas, Jalisco (NOM 1460)
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Agave: 100% estate-grown highland blue Weber agave
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Category: Blanco (plata) tequila
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Ageing: Unaged
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ABV: 40% (80 proof)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or on the rocks, or use it in a margarita or a Paloma. It pairs well with ceviche, tacos and grilled seafood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Riazul made?
At Compañía Tequilera de Arandas in Arandas, Jalisco, NOM 1460.
Is Riazul Plata aged?
No, it is an unaged blanco.
What proof is it?
80 proof, 40% ABV.
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