Palenque Madrecuishe Gregorio Martinez: discovering the terroir of Oaxaca

Palenque Madrecuishe Gregorio Martinez is an agave distillate made from maguey madrecuishe. Producer Eduardo Martinez, based in San Baltazar Guelavila, Tlacolula, Oaxaca, has continued the legacy of his father Gregorio, who had already joined the Palenque project.This project is the brainchild of Luca Gargano, who has involved six producers from different villages in the state of Oaxaca, as well as project coordinator Hector Vazquez. The idea is to create a map of the terroir of Oaxaca, the different species of agave and the conditions in which they grow. The producers' approach is artisanal, with a few innovations, but they 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 of fresh citrus and floral aromas, with hints of peach, strawberry and caramel. On the palate, cereal and leavened bread notes dominate, with an astringent touch that leads to a more herbaceous flavour that fades into the sweetness of toast.