sustained work looking for a position in the national mezcalero market, as well as obtaining the Denomination of Origin, has been the priority of a group of producers from Michoacán, in the same way that many of Oaxacan peers have opted for quality as the only way to continue a tradition, opening more options for sustainability and strengthen a tradition to drink the onslaught of marketing opportunism and abuse. Similarly many Oaxacan opposed an official standard fickle and willing, the people of Michoacan is betting on the creation of 100% agave mezcal, made from a traditional ethical principle not only measurable in the case of this distillate, but other alcoholic beverages made under this principle of professionalism.
A few minutes from Morelia, breaking new living spaces, and sites Jesus del Monte and San Miguel del Monte, three points are particularly relevant mezcal production: Lumbre Rocks, Agua Dulce and Tumbisca. There is a lot of distance from the urban area, however very soon a rough dirt road leads to the producers pockets nestled in the woods.
These communities have a tradition of close to 400 years in the production of mezcal. We follow the path, stumbling around in the 4x4 literal, down to the property where mezcal is produced "Don Mateo de la Sierra" Vieyra family manufactured by: Emilio Vieyra Rangel, Rangel Sergio Rangel Vieyra and Joel Vieyra.
mark "Don Mateo de la Sierra" honors one of his ancestors, who was one of the pioneering producers of mezcal in the mountains of Michoacan. The "Vinata" or distillery Emilio Rangel Vieyra is a few kilometers ahead of San Miguel del Monte, before reaching the community of stones of fire. The
Vieyra, along with other small businesses, mezcal produced in the traditional way in different communities, each in its own Vinata. The Agricultural Producers Association of Southern Morelia maguey integrates 40 maguey and mezcal producers of various communities in the municipality: The Guayabito, Agua Dulce, El Ranchito, El Paramo, Lumbre Stones, The Paddocks, Peña Water Tumbisca; and the Municipality of Charo: Buena Vista, Agua Canyon and Foundations.
This Association made seed collections of wild agave seedlings in a nursery located in Water Peña two years ago. The care is the responsibility of all producers, labor and costs shared equally. Annually, almost 80 000 breeding agave plants on land reforested family or hired.
After touring the facilities, and to the enjoyment of good mezcal and local dishes such as the melting pot, the plump beans, pickles, boiled beans and Cotija cheese, fresh water without missing the blackberry, explains Emilio Don Mateo de la Sierra is one of the brands belonging to the Union of Mescalero Siku, business proposal aims to pursue excellence, under the line of providing quality cut and break the negative image of mezcal, driven largely by the adulteration and the pitfalls of many producers at the time of production, using the ever-dreaded "tails" and "heads."
association's project began with an initial investment of 60 thousand dollars and it took about four particular months, however gradually has been successful in marketing the drink, while they have made important links with communities other states, like Oaxaca.
The goal, says Emilio, is to learn more and to optimize processes, open new markets and work tenaciously to achieve the PDO. Similarly there is a total commitment to the community and the environment, so that the natural heritage is richer, the same way that producers can obtain more satisfactions.
A good mezcal is always welcome. Under this nature full of flavor, where the notes of wood and corn heighten the sensory delight, one sees the enthusiasm of a community that sustains its advance mescal on teamwork and trust that in doing the job ethics and professionalism with good results.
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