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Verde Momento

Tlacolula espadín from Doroteo Garcia – modest and honest

Score: 3.0/5 agaves

Verde Momento bottle
  • Producer: Verde Momento Mezcal
  • Maestro: Doroteo Garcia
  • Region: Tlacolula, Oaxaca
  • Agave: Espadin
  • ABV: 43%
  • Price: $35 ($)

Verdict

Doroteo Garcia's work at Verde Momento sits in the reliable middle of the Oaxacan espadín category – not a reference, not an embarrassment, just a legitimate Tlacolula expression at a proof that lets the region speak quietly. At this price tier, Banhez does more, but this is an honest pour. We come in at 3.0.

Tlacolula espadín at 43% is the region at its working voice

Tasting notes

Nose: Cooked agave with green herbs, wet stone, a light smoke

Palate: Clean and mid-weight, with the Tlacolula terroir legible and Garcia's hand keeping the structure honest

Finish: Clean, mineral – medium

The bottom line

A working Tlacolula espadín. Banhez argues harder at the same price

Where to buy online

We found this bottle at 3 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.