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Corzo is a brand of tequila named for the town of Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas. The spirit is made using Blue Weber Agave from Jalisco, Mexico and is available in three different interpretations of tequila, Silver, Reposado and Anejo. |
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'''Corzo''' is a brand of [[tequila]] named in honor of the town of [[Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas]]. The town was built on the highland battleground where the last [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Native Americans]] opposed the [[Spanish Conquistadors]].<ref>Burns, Aaron. Barcardi Emerging Brands/ Corzo Tequila. 5 Feb. 2009.</ref> |
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Due to an ancestral link to the [[Soctón]], the brand’s founding master distiller used the name Corzo out of respect for these Indigenous people. |
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Corzo is popular in tequila bars.<ref name="Tequila bars take flight">{{cite web |
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| title = Tequila bars take flight |
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| publisher = ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' |
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| date = January 23, 2008 |
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| url = http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-tequila23jan23,1,1469542.story?page=1&coll=la-california-underdog |
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| accessdate = 2009-02-05}}</ref> |
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==Production== |
==Production== |
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Corzo is the only tequila that uses [[Lautering#Sparging|sparging]], a process which introduces microscopic air bubbles before bottling and allows the tequila to breathe.<ref name="Corzo Tequila Modern Margarita">{{cite web |
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| title = Corzo Tequila Modern Margarita |
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| publisher = ''[[The Washington Times]]'' |
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| date = May 19, 2008 |
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| url = http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/Culinary/2008/May/19/corzo-tequila-modern-margarita/ |
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| accessdate = 2009-02-05}}</ref> |
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The distillation process used by Corzo is known as the "Heart of Hearts" method, in which twice the agave is used and the product is allowed to ferment for a markedly longer time compared with other tequilas. Corzo is then distilled a third time and, before bottling, a process called sparging is used and microscopic air bubbles are introduced allowing the tequila to breathe. The darker tequilas, Reposado and Añejo are double aged in French oak casks. |
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==Rankings== |
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''[[Wine Enthusiast Magazine]]'' awarded 93 points out of 100,<ref>''[[Wine Enthusiast Magazine]]'' [http://buyingguide.winemag.com/catalog/corzo-tequila-silver Corzo Silver]</ref> placing the Corzo Silver tequila above the 87 points award to [[Patrón]] Silver.<ref>''[[Wine Enthusiast Magazine]]'' [http://buyingguide.winemag.com/catalog/silver-patron Patrón Silver]</ref> |
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== Design == |
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Corzo is known for its distinct, architectural bottle designed by French art director of Interview magazine, Fabien Baron. The sleek bottle compliments the smooth, sweet and fruitier flavor of a modern tequila. |
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==Press== |
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine awarded 93 points of of 100 to Corzo Silver. |
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== Social Media == |
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[[facebook.com/Corzo.Tequila|Facebook]] |
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[[twitter.com/OfficialCorzo|Facebook]] |
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[[instagram.com/officialcorzo|Facebook]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 00:52, 16 January 2014
Corzo is a brand of tequila named for the town of Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas. The spirit is made using Blue Weber Agave from Jalisco, Mexico and is available in three different interpretations of tequila, Silver, Reposado and Anejo.
Production
The distillation process used by Corzo is known as the "Heart of Hearts" method, in which twice the agave is used and the product is allowed to ferment for a markedly longer time compared with other tequilas. Corzo is then distilled a third time and, before bottling, a process called sparging is used and microscopic air bubbles are introduced allowing the tequila to breathe. The darker tequilas, Reposado and Añejo are double aged in French oak casks.
Design
Corzo is known for its distinct, architectural bottle designed by French art director of Interview magazine, Fabien Baron. The sleek bottle compliments the smooth, sweet and fruitier flavor of a modern tequila.
Press
Wine Enthusiast Magazine awarded 93 points of of 100 to Corzo Silver.
Social Media
References
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