Sangre Alteña Reposado Extra Premium is a 100% blue agave tequila from the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco, rested ten months in French oak barrels and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
Sangre Alteña means Highland Blood, and the tequila stays true to that heritage. It is crafted only from selected Tequilana Weber var. Azul agave, matured for a minimum of six years in Jalisco's Los Altos region, where the famous iron-rich red soil gives the high-altitude agave a natural, floral sweetness. It is produced under NOM 1515.
The agave is cooked for 60 hours in stone ovens and processed with a roller mill. Fermentation happens slowly in open tanks with a yeast strain specific to Sangre Alteña, followed by a discontinuous double distillation where only the heart is used. The reposado then rests for ten months in French oak barrels, which imparts a refined profile and bridges the vibrant energy of a blanco with the depth of a well-aged spirit.
Bright yellow gold with a firm body, it offers vanilla aromas, cooked agave and woody notes. The palate shows a slight sweet wood flavor with touches of cooked agave and warm, spicy notes from the oak, in perfect balance, leading to a smooth, rich finish of oak and caramel.
The square bottle with its leather-tied stopper makes a handsome gift. It is best enjoyed neat or on a large rock to let the wood notes unfurl, and it elevates a premium Margarita.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Vanilla, cooked agave, wood.
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Palate: Sweet wood, cooked agave, warm spice.
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Finish: Smooth and rich, oak and caramel.
Specifications
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Brand: Sangre Alteña (NOM 1515)
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Region: Los Altos, Jalisco
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Process: 60-hour stone oven, roller mill, open-tank fermentation, double distillation
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Aging: 10 months in French oak
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or on a large rock, or mix a premium Margarita.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sangre Alteña mean?
Highland Blood.
How long is it aged?
Ten months in French oak barrels.
What does it taste like?
Vanilla, cooked agave, sweet wood and warm spice.
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