DELIRIO DE OAXACA REPOSADO MEZCAL
ARTISANAL MEZCAL 100% MAGUEY ESPADÍN 750ML
MEXICO • SANTIAGO MATATLÁN, OAXACA • ARTISANAL MEZCAL (DRY)
"The perfect artisanal maturation that celebrates the richness of Oaxaca. Delirio de Oaxaca Reposado Mezcal is a distilled jewel with 100% Maguey Espadín, hand-harvested after 8 to 10 years of maturation and lovingly aged for 3 to 4 months in white oak barrels. With a dry profile and a captivating sweet background of cooked agave and wood, it displays a unique woody profile with delicate vanilla notes, subtle smoky touches, and a strong, distinguished personality."
The Harmony Between Agave's Robustness and White Oak's Finesse
The Delirio de Oaxaca Reposado Mezcal 40° 750ml combines the ancestral tradition of Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, with an elegant aging in white oak for 3 to 4 months. Crafted from Maguey Espadín (Agave Angustifolia) harvested after reaching 8 to 10 years of maturity, this distillate undergoes underground cooking in a conical stone oven and grinding in a traditional tahona. With a profile classified as dry with pleasant vanilla and discreet smoky nuances, it delivers a smooth palate experience while maintaining an ideal alcohol volume of 40% Alc. Vol.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Brand: Delirio de Oaxaca / Mexican Spirits.
Specific Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Maguey / Agave: 100% Maguey Espadín (Agave Angustifolia), hand-harvested after 8 to 10 years of growth.
Type / Class: Reposado / Artisanal Mezcal (3 to 4 months aging in white oak barrels).
Cooking: 3 days in conical stone ovens underground, calcined with wood, volcanic stone, river stone, and quarry stone.
Grinding: Traditional method with stone Tahona.
Fermentation: 100% natural with endemic yeasts.
Distillation: Double distillation process in 350 K/L copper stills.
Flavor Profile / Classification: Dry (Woody profile, soft vanilla notes, discreet smoke, and a soft sweet background with a strong personality).
Alcohol Content: 40% Alc. Vol. (40°).
Presentation and Dimensions: 750 ml glass bottle (Height 24.2 cm / Width 11.4 cm).
Barcode / EAN: 7503018274029
SKU / MPN: MX-DELIRIO-REPOSADO-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Clear golden hue, bright and luminous, with straw-like nuances and amber flashes. Exhibits good body and slow drip in the glass.
Nose: Warm and complex aroma of mature cooked agave, enriched with subtle nuances of oak wood, fresh vanilla, soft caramel, and integrated smoky hints that do not overpower the agave's vegetal freshness.
Palate: Smooth, silky, and friendly to the palate. A firm balance stands out between the woody and spicy notes (vanilla, dried fruits) and the characteristic herbal character of Espadín. Its finish is round, unctuous, and pleasantly persistent.
3. Mezcal Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Suggested Gourmet Pairing: Its woody and silky profile makes it an excellent culinary companion: it ideally pairs with baked or charcoal-grilled dishes (BBQ pork ribs, roasted suckling pig, adobado chamorro), cured Oaxacan cuisine (black mole, coloradito mole, melted quesillo with chorizo), buttered or garlic seafood, Michoacán carnitas, aged and semi-aged cheeses (Manchego, aged Gouda), as well as vanilla desserts, cajeta flan, dark artisanal chocolates, or pecan pie.
Suggested Moments:
- Carnita Asada: The perfect combination with marinated cuts, ribs, choripanes, and grilled appetizers.
- Family Meal: The ideal label to preside over family or Sunday gatherings and pair complex stews and Moles.
- Summer: Ideal for enjoying in refreshing signature cocktails on warm outdoor or terrace afternoons.
- The Perfect Gift: An ideal gift for mezcal connoisseurs who appreciate the delicacy of short wood aging.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery/brand of this distillate?
It is produced in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico, under the brand Delirio de Oaxaca (Mexican Spirits).
Is this mezcal dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
Delirio de Oaxaca Reposado Mezcal has a dry profile, distinguished by its smoothness on the palate, a hint of vanilla, a subtle sweet note of cooked agave, and a woody character.
How long is this mezcal aged in barrels?
It undergoes a resting period of 3 to 4 months in white oak barrels before being bottled.
How is this reposado mezcal recommended to be drunk?
It is recommended to drink it neat at room temperature in a veladora glass to appreciate its barrel notes, or to enjoy it as a digestive after meals.
