Palenque Espadin Gregorio Martinez: discovering the terroir of Oaxaca

Palenque Espadin Gregorio Martinez is an agave distillate produced from the Maguey Espadin. Producer Eduardo Martinez, located in San Baltazar Guelavila, Tlacolula, Oaxaca, has taken up the legacy of his father Gregorio, who had already joined the Palenque Project.

This project is the brainchild of Luca Gargano, who involved six producers from various villages in the state of Oaxaca, as well as the project coordinator Hector Vazquez. The idea is to create a map of the terroir of Oaxaca, of the various species of agave and the conditions in which they grow. The producers' approach is artisanal, with a few innovations, but they maintain a focus on the quality of the agave, the soil and the production process, each based on their own personal recipe.

This Palenque has a rich nose with hints of sweet wine, aniseed and wood, fading into fresh pepper, fruit, citrus and olives. The palate is very intense, with notes of fresh, ripe fruit alternating with a touch of savouriness, with an aftertaste that presents sweet and smoky tones together.