El Ateo Tequila represents a modern, producer-owned expression rooted in generations of agave cultivation by the Villalobos family. Distilled at Plantaciones Tequilana (NOM 1635) in the highlands of Jalisco using estate-grown agave from Guanajuato, the brand emphasizes traditional techniques, small-batch production, and additive-free tequila. Built on decades of agave farming heritage, El Ateo focuses on authenticity — slow-cooked agave, tahona extraction, open-air fermentation, and meticulous distillation — delivering a profile that balances heritage with contemporary craftsmanship. Production & Provenance Expression: Añejo Region: Southern Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico NOM: 1635 (Plantaciones Tequilana) Agave Variety: Blue Agave (Tequilana Weber) Cooking: Stone & brick ovens Extraction: Tahona Fermentation: Open-air in stainless steel tanks Distillation: Double distilled in stainless pot stills with copper coil Aging: American white oak bourbon barrels for 14 months Maestro Tequilera: Diana Quiroz Key Specs ABV: 40% Bottle Size: 750 ml
