Lágrimas del Valle, the award-winning single ranch tequila which celebrates “terroir,” has launched its newest vintage, “La Sabina.” The Plata and Reposado expressions represent the fifth field harvested for the brand and the first to come from the state of Guanajuato, Mexico (La Romita).
Lágrimas del Valle is produced in collaboration with Tequila Cascahuin (NOM 1123) and current Master Distiller Salvador “Chava” Rosales Trejo. Their distilling tradition dates back three generations to 1904 in El Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico, in the heart of the “Valley” of Tequila. Each bottling carries a familiar profile but is distinctly unique in both flavor and aroma.
Lágrimas begins by selecting the best single ranch of Blue Weber Agave available – looking for ripeness, but also for signs of complexities of flavor. The agaves are then loaded into their small 12-16-ton steam powered masonry ovens. Cascahuin utilizes a unique intermittent cooking method for eight hours per day, then stopping until the following day, and repeating over the course of four days. This allows for deep layers of flavor to be developed. The cooked agaves are then removed from the ovens, and their “agua miel” (honey waters) extracted. 70% of the agaves are crushed utilizing a roller mill and then fermented in stainless steel tanks, while the other 30% are crushed using a Tahona, and fermented in open air wooden tanks.
“It’s remarkable that, for the first time, we’re truly tasting Tequila’s terroir—not just from Jalisco, which produces 95% of it, but also from Michoacán and now Guanajuato,” said Brandon Cummins, Director of Education for Altamar Brands. “It’s something entirely new, yet rooted in centuries of tradition. What’s even more impressive is that this has been achieved without relying on any industrial shortcuts.”
La Sabina Tasting Notes:
Plata is wildly unique with bright green herbs, and hints of palo santo, chalk, guava, and lightly roasted parsnip.
Reposado is rested for three months in ex-Bourbon barrels. The expression showcases notes of lightly toasted marshmallow, pumpkin pie filling, and rich custard – highlighted by hints of violets, citrus, and cream soda, with a sweet round character
Lágrimas del Valle “La Sabina” Plata and Reposado tequilas are double-distilled, blended, and bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV). Each bottle notes the vintage date of harvest, name of the single ranch, as well as details pertaining to its elevation, location, and distinctive characteristics. Both expressions are available throughout the U.S. and online for the suggested retail price of $59.99 and $64.99, respectively.
For more information, please visit https://altamarbrands.com/brands/lagrimastequila/