Destileria El Ranchito has been owned by Feliciano Vivanco since the post-revolutionary period of 1919-1929. They hold 2,000 acres of estate-grown agave and distill everything in traditional pot stills. However, their fermentation process makes them unique - their yeast and climate create a bready banana nut aroma and flavor.
 
 The Vivanco family began cultivating highland agave during Mexico's tumultuous post-revolutionary period of 1919-1929. In Don Feliciano Vivanco's hometown of Arandas, Jalisco, subsequent generations of Vivancos have remained devoted to expanding the family's agave plantations. In 1994, the family's dream of acquiring their distillery was finally realized with the purchase of Destilería El Ranchito.
 
With approximately 2,000 acres of estate-grown agave at their disposal, Sergio & José Manuél Vivanco have become renowned for producing rich, well-balanced tequilas. For ArteNOM Selección de 1414, the family brings back their unique and extraordinary tradition of fermenting the agave mash with field-extracted wild yeast for an unparalleled display of agave terroir.
 
Tasting Notes
Color: very pale straw
Nose: vegetal chapparal, roasted sweet potato
Palate: salted vanilla cookie, allspice, mild chile heat
 
Master Distiller: Sergio Cruz