Lagrimas Del Valle La Sabina Plata Tequila

Lagrimas Del Valle La Sabina Plata Tequila comes from La Romita, Guanajuato, at 1,760 meters elevation — a region not traditionally associated with tequila production but proving itself capable of exceptional agave expression. This blanco is sourced from "La Sabina," the first ranch harvested in the state of Guanajuato, where agave grows interplanted with huizache (sweet acacia) trees in dark, dry, dense soils. The high-altitude terroir and drastic diurnal temperature swings stress the agave in ways that concentrate sugars differently than Los Altos or valley production, resulting in one of the most distinctive unaged tequilas on the market. Lagrimas Del Valle works with highland growers in non-traditional tequila regions, pushing the boundaries of what agave can express when grown outside Jalisco's established zones. La Sabina sits surrounded by mountains, where temperature shifts between day and night are severe enough to alter the plant's sugar development. The huizache interplanting is deliberate — those nitrogen-fixing trees improve soil health and contribute aromatic complexity that carries through fermentation and distillation. The result is a blanco that tastes nothing like the sweet, peppery profiles most drinkers expect from a plata tequila. Bright green herbs hit first — cilantro, fresh-cut grass, mint — followed by notes of palo santo, chalk, guava, and lightly roasted parsnip. It's wildly vegetal and mineral rather than fruit-forward, with a texture that feels dense rather than crisp. Drink it neat to appreciate the terroir, or use it in a paloma where the grapefruit and lime amplify the herbal punch. It's the rare blanco that benefits from a few drops of water to open up the guava and acacia undertones. Pair it with ceviche, grilled asparagus, or goat cheese to match the green, earthy intensity. In stock at Off Premise in Lincoln Park.