Las Perlas Raicilla De Costa 48% 750ml Nom 142; Lote 3; Fecha: Feb/15; Litros: 760.
| Description: | Las Perlas Raicilla de Costa is made from single-origin Agave angustifolia and Agave rhodacantha, grown for over 12 years on hilly, coastal terrain. The agave are cooked in a stone-lined underground pit sealed with clay and after one day, water is added to create steam; the total cooking time is approximately 72 hours The cooled agaves are then milled using a combination of sledge hammers, machetes, and a mechanical chipper The fibers and resulting juices are fermented for 20 days in a large masonry tank using wild yeast First distillation occurs in a small, stainless steel pot still Second distillation occurs in a smaller hybrid Filipino-style still made from a copper pot and a hollow tree trunk. The resulting raicilla is both floral and vegetal, exhibiting undertones of green pepper and melon alongside an umami kick reminiscent of parmesan rind. 48% Abv With hints of salinity, minerality, and smoke whispering throughout, Las Perlas is a tremendously sophisticated introduction to the exciting world of raicilla. Tasting Notes Las Perlas Raicilla de Costa is made from single-origin Agave angustifolia and Agave rhodacantha, grown for over 12 years on hilly, coastal terrain. The agave are cooked in a stone-lined underground pit that is sealed with clay. After one day, water is added to create steam. The overall cooking time is approximately 72 hours. The cooled agaves are then milled using a combination of sledge hammers, machetes, and a mechanical chipper. The fibers and resulting juices are fermented in a large masonry tank, using wild yeast over 20 days an extremely long fermentation time. First distillation occurs in a small, stainless steel pot still, and a second distillation occurs in a smaller hybrid Filipino-style still made from a copper pot and a hollow tree trunk. The resulting raicilla is both floral and vegetal, exhibiting undertones of green pepper and melon alongside an umami kick reminiscent of parmesan rind. With hints of salinity, minerality, and smoke whispering throughout, Las Perlas is a tremendously sophisticated introduction to the exciting world of raicilla. 48% Abv. |
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| Price: | $ 89.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on April 10, 2023.
