About the product
Orte Añejo Single Estate Tequila is a premium expression crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave grown, harvested, and distilled entirely on a single estate in Mexico. This estate-driven approach ensures full control over quality and consistency, resulting in a tequila that reflects both craftsmanship and origin.
Aged in oak barrels, it develops a deep golden-amber color and a smooth, layered profile. On the palate, it offers notes of cooked agave, caramel, and vanilla, complemented by hints of toasted oak, warm spice, and subtle dried fruit.
The texture is rich and velvety, leading to a long, elegant finish with lingering sweetness and gentle oak.
Refined and well-balanced, Orte Añejo is ideal for sipping neat, delivering a sophisticated expression that highlights both tradition and careful aging.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Taste Notes
Because it is a Highlands tequila, Orte Añejo is naturally sweeter and more floral than Lowland varieties, with the oak aging adding a sophisticated dessert-like layer.
- Nose Highly aromatic and inviting. You will find notes of cooked agave, wildflower honey, and roasted pineapple, followed by a gentle layer of cinnamon and butterscotch.
- Palate Silky and medium-bodied. It opens with sweet vanilla bean and toasted almonds, transitioning into ripe stone fruits like peaches and apricots. There is a soft, herbal undertone of mint and cooked agave.
- Finish Clean and elegant. It leaves a lingering sensation of baking spices, white pepper, and light oak, with a final touch of creamy caramel.
Food Pairings
This Tequila is delicate enough for seafood but rich enough for dessert, making it an excellent "bridge" spirit for a multi-course meal.
- Savory Grilled Octopus with Smoked Paprika. The charred texture of the octopus and the spice of the paprika are a perfect match for the smoky, roasted agave notes.
- Main Slow-Roasted Pork Carnitas. The natural sweetness of the pork and the citrus often used in its preparation highlight the honey and fruit notes in the Añejo.
- Cheese Aged Manchego or Gouda. The nuttiness of the cheese brings out the toasted almond and oak characteristics of the tequila.
- Sweet Mexican Spiced Chocolate or Churros. The cinnamon and cocoa in these desserts are a direct mirror to the baking spices found on the finish.
About the brand
The Orte brand was founded with a mission to highlight the unique influence of the land on the agave plant. Unlike mass produced brands that buy agave from various sources to achieve a consistent flavor, Orte focuses on single estate production. This means all the agave used in a specific batch is harvested at the same time from the same field, capturing the specific soil and climate conditions of that growing cycle. The brand utilizes traditional production methods, including slow cooking in brick ovens and fermentation with natural yeast. This dedication to transparency and tradition has made Orte a favorite among tequila purists who value the authentic taste of the agave over artificial sweeteners.
