Mezcal · THE BOOK OF HERITAGE
Tepeztate
Agave marmorata
Tepeztate · Tepestate
Time inspires interest, but it cannot replace a verifiable story. Before repeating an extraordinary age, ask how it was estimated. For a private selection, discuss actual availability and agave management before rarity.
Botanical passport
- Reference territories
- Southern Mexico · Oaxaca
- Recognising its appearance
- Open, wavy leaves; a broad, irregular-looking rosette.
- Reproduction and continuity
- Seed; allowing plants to flower has ecological value.
- An important distinction
- There is no universal harvest age that can be assigned to every bottle.
The photograph guides observation; identifying a batch requires producer documentation.
From knowledge to your selection.
If you are seeking an expression for your venue or a comparative tasting, Javier can help turn these questions into a specific enquiry. Expressions and availability are confirmed by enquiry.
Botanical reference
CONABIO · Diversidad de magueyes ↗Photo credits and licences
Botanical reference images; they do not represent inventory or partner producers. Display fitted to the page layout.
Agave marmorata · Bernard DUPONT · CC BY-SA 2.0
ACHKA · Reference edition · 30.10.2026