Siembra Valles Blanco Tequila
Siembra Valles Blanco Tequila is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle — an unaged, additive-free lowland blanco from El Arenal, Jalisco, the volcanic-soil twin to Siembra's highland Azul. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750ml
- Age: Unaged (blanco)
- Origin: Tequila Valley lowlands, El Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico
- Production: 100% Blue Weber agave, lowland single estate, volcanic soils; brick-oven roasted; roller-mill extraction; fermented WITH bagasse fibers in open-air masonry and stainless tanks; distilled twice in a stainless steel pot with a copper coil; additive-free
The Lowland Twin, Fermented With the Fibers
If Siembra Azul is the polished highland sibling, Valles is the earthier one — and that difference is made in the fermentation. At Tequila Cascahuín (NOM 1123) in El Arenal, Maestro Tequilero Salvador Rosales Torres and the Rosales family ferment the agave with its bagasse fibers in open-air masonry tanks, a natural ambient fermentation that lets the valley's volcanic soils speak. The still is a stainless pot with a copper coil rather than a full copper alembic, and the result is a blanco with more texture: honeycomb, black peppercorn, sweet potato, fresh hay, bell pepper, golden beets, Meyer lemon, green olive — rich and earthy where Azul is floral and bright. Same founder, same 40% ABV, same additive-free philosophy — a different distillery, a different terroir, a different tequila. Pour it against the Siembra Azul to taste the experiment, or explore more lowland tequila.
Tasting Notes
Roasted agave, bright citrus, cracked pepper, mineral, and cut grass on the nose. The palate is textured and earthy — cooked agave, citrus-to-earthy spice, dates, figs, orange blossom, and a copper note. The finish is dry with jasmine and lime peel.
How to Enjoy
A blanco with this much texture rewards sipping neat at room temperature. It also stands up to bold cocktail builds — try it in a spicy Margarita or an Oaxacan-style Old Fashioned, where the peppery lowland character can shine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Siembra Valles and Siembra Azul? Valles is the lowland half of the two-terroir project — Tequila Valley, El Arenal, NOM 1123 (Cascahuín), fermented with bagasse fibers, earthier and mineral-driven. Azul is the highland half — Los Altos, Arandas, NOM 1414, fermented without fibers in copper pot stills, floral and citrus-driven.
Is Siembra Valles additive-free? Yes — verified additive-free by Tequila Matchmaker.
What NOM is Siembra Valles Blanco? NOM 1123, distilled at Tequila Cascahuín in El Arenal, Jalisco, with Maestro Tequilero Salvador Rosales Torres.
Is this the same as the Siembra Valles High Proof? No — this is the standard 40% ABV blanco. The High Proof Tahona Blanco (49.5% ABV, tahona-crushed) is a separate product.
For the earthier, fiber-fermented half of the two-terroir experiment, buy Siembra Valles Blanco Tequila online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.