YOUNG ARTISANAL MEZCAL
TORO MUERTO 750ML
MEXICO • PETLACALA, GUERRERO • 100% WILD CUPREATA ARTISANAL MEZCAL
"An author's artisanal mezcal, multi-award-winning internationally. With a strictly dry profile and complex character, it stands out for the pure expression of wild Cupreata agave, lactic notes, red clay, fir, and a perfect balance between potency and velvety smoothness."
Petlacala, Guerrero, Wild Cupreata Agave, and the Mastery of Toro Muerto
Mezcal Artesanal Joven Toro Muerto 750ml is a 100% natural, high-quality spirit made in Petlacala, Guerrero, Mexico, from Wild Cupreata agave (Agave Papalometl) harvested on the slopes of the Guerrero mountains. Internationally recognized with multiple gold medals in prestigious oenological competitions (such as Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Cava y Spirits Selection), this spirit with a strictly dry profile offers a deep sensory experience. Intended to be enjoyed neat, it combines woody and lactic notes of cheese with nuances of moist forest floor, fir, red clay, river stone, tejocote (Mexican hawthorn), and anise, culminating in a long and persistent romance of delicate yet present smokiness with a velvety finish.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Mezcal Toro Muerto / Diso Selection.
Region of Origin: Petlacala, Guerrero, Mexico.
Agave / Variety: 100% Wild Cupreata (Agave Papalometl).
Category and Class: Young Artisanal Mezcal / 100% Natural.
Vintage / Edition: 2020.
Flavor Classification: Dry (Powerful yet harmonious, complex, mineral, with a balance of herbal, lactic, and velvety notes).
Alcohol Content: 42% Alc. Vol.
Presentation: Artisanal white 750 ml bottle with red wax seal and bull skull relief.
Serving Recommendation: Serve neat at room temperature (18°C - 20°C) in a tasting glass or a wide-mouthed veladora glass to appreciate the complexity of the wild Cupreata agave.
Barcode / EAN: 7500464530448
SKU / MPN: MX-TOROMUERTO-JOVEN-CUPREATA-750
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright, clear, and diamond-polished. Clear and clean glints and refraction in the glass that demonstrate its artisanal purity.
Nose: Opens with lactic and woody notes, hints of moist forest floor, evolving towards regional fruits with a delicate but persistent smokiness. Maintains nuances of red clay and freshly jima'd green agaves.
Palate: On the palate, it exhibits a powerful yet harmonious flavor with notes of fir, river stone, and mature agaves. Unfolds complex flavors of cheese, tejocote (Mexican hawthorn), and anise. Closes with a long and persistent romance of light smokiness with a soft and velvety finish.
3. Spirit Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
High-End Gourmet Pairing: Due to its dry artisanal character, lactic richness, and earthy notes of wild Cupreata, Mezcal Toro Muerto is ideal for accompanying high-end Mexican gastronomy dishes and intensely flavored meats. It is the perfect pairing for Yecapixtla cecina, green or chichilo mole, chiles en nogada, bone marrow tacos al pastor, aged cuts of meat, goat birria, roast suckling pig, aged cincho cheese, artisanal goat cheese, shrimp ceviche with citrus touches, dark chocolate desserts with worm salt, and red fruit tarts.
Suggested Moments:
- Carnita Asada (Gourmet): A luxurious accompaniment to pair with Prime cuts, Tomahawk, charcoal-grilled bone marrow, and grilled molcajete sauces.
- The Perfect Gift: A collector's gem with an iconic bottle, artisanal red wax seal, and a history of gold medals to surprise true connoisseurs of wild mezcals.
- Business (Executive Lunches): A high-level conversation spirit to impress international partners and clients at business meals.
- Family Meal: A monumental bottle to preside over Sunday banquets and share with mezcal lovers.
frequently asked questions (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this spirit?
This artisanal mezcal is produced in Petlacala, Guerrero, Mexico by the brand Mezcal Toro Muerto (Diso Selection).
Is this mezcal dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
Mezcal Artesanal Joven Toro Muerto has a strictly dry profile, characterized by its natural profile without added sugars, highlighting the mineral, floral, and earthy notes of the wild agave.
What agave variety is used in the production of this mezcal?
It is made 100% from wild Cupreata agave (Agave Papalometl) from the Guerrero mountains.
How is this spirit recommended to be tasted?
It is meant to be enjoyed neat, at room temperature (between 18°C and 20°C), served in a veladora glass or mezcal glass to fully appreciate its forest aroma, fir, and smooth velvety finish.