Alto Canto Tequilas Made by Terroir

Located at 9,000 feet in the Sierra del Tigre Mountains Jalisco, Alto Canto, meaning ‘high song’, was built using traditional methods to create a distillery where the terroir produces an exceptional spirit. By using only certified organic agave and mountain spring water, while following age-old processes passed down from generation to generation, Alto Canto has created the purest tequilas on the market.

“I originally planned to buy tequila and market it in the US as a legacy project for my family,” says founder and CEO Daday Suárez. “I quickly realized that I wanted to build something from the ground up that celebrates the best of the world Mexico and its terroir. Juan had the same vision and together we spent five years building a distillery to make tequila in the purest way possible.”

The process
Alto Canto is distilled at the highest altitude of all tequilas Mexico using organic agaves, cooked for 72 hours in traditional stone ovens. The agaves are macerated by tahona (a volcanic rock wheel) to avoid stressing the fibers, then transferred to wooden tanks for natural fermentation. A second malolactic fermentation brings the flavors to their peak.

Wild malolactic fermentation takes place for 80 hours, with endemic yeasts creating a unique flavor profile. The fermented product is then distilled in copper stills. Due to the high altitude, the alcohol evaporates at a lower temperature, resulting in a smoother tequila. Alto Canto ages its tequilas in new American oak barrels in a building made of local adobe bricks, which breathe the terroir and allow a slow extraction of flavors and aromas.

This process, called Tequila de Altura, reinvents the tequila tradition in its purest form. High altitude and lower pressure result in better quality. The endemic yeasts, the distillation process and the maturation in the mountains create unparalleled spirits.

Alto Canto Expressions and Tasting Notes
Alto Canto has created three expressions:

• Blank 750ml / 40% Alc Vol
  Blanco Tequila is aged for 25 days in a white oak container, softening and stabilizing the temperature of the spirit. This transparent spirit offers notes of lime, pepper, vanilla and butter. Recommended for sipping.
• Reposado 750ml / 40% Alc Vol
  Aged in new American oak barrels in the adobe structure, Reposado is light brown, with flavors of cooked agave and aromas of wood, dried fruit, nuts, caramel and vanilla. Recommended for sipping.
• High evidence 750ml / 48% Alc Vol
  This clear, silvery spirit is bottled straight from the still and contains notes and aromas of pepper, cooked agave, citrus and local minerals. Recommended for cocktails and mixed drinks.

Alto Canto sustainability initiatives
To complement artisanal production, Alto Canto Tequila promotes biodiversity by planting cherry and apple trees known for their beneficial yeast profiles. Waste reduction is central to their sustainability, with an emphasis on recyclable packaging and resource efficiency. The brand provides the local community with fair wages, development initiatives and investments in education and infrastructure, creating a positive impact beyond the distillery.

Whether enjoyed neat or in a craft cocktail, Alto Canto Tequila offers an unforgettable drinking experience that embodies nature and craftsmanship.

ABOUT ALTO CANTO
Alto Canto Tequila is made in the Sierra del Tigre Mountains Guadalajarain the Jalisco highlands, 9,000 feet above sea level. A unique collection of tequilas that rediscovers tradition through purity and a true product of the terroir of the mountain. The tequila is made exclusively with water, organic agave and mother nature. More information at https://altocanto.com/.

SOURCE Alto Canto