Tierra Noble Blanco Tequila
Tierra Noble · NOM 1079 – Destiladora del Valle de Tequila
Tierra Noble's blanco delivers a textbook expression of well-cooked lowland agave without any additives muddying the picture. It is pure, approachable, and honest — the kind of tequila that reminds you why blanco can be the most revealing category.
Nose
Bright cooked agave and citrus — lime zest and grapefruit — dominate the opening, with a fresh herbaceous note of thyme and mint beneath. A subtle mineral quality and a hint of white pepper add complexity.
Palate
Clean and expressive, with sweet cooked agave, green apple, and a touch of honeyed floral character. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied and silky, with herbal and mineral notes providing structure. A pleasant white pepper warmth builds without overwhelming.
Finish
Medium length, clean and bright, with lingering agave sweetness and a mineral-driven fade. Fresh and satisfying.
- Agave
- 100% Blue Weber Agave (Tequila Valley, lowland)
- Production
- Autoclave-cooked agave, roller mill extraction, natural fermentation, double copper pot distillation
- Region
- Jalisco, Mexico
- Cooking Method
- Autoclave-cooked agave, roller mill extraction, natural fermentation, double copper pot distillation
- Distillation
- Double distilled in copper pot stills
- NOM
- 1079
- Additives Free
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Paloma Fresca — 2 oz Tierra Noble Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave syrup · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Build in a salt-rimmed highball over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Food Pairing
The tequila's citrus brightness and mineral backbone mirror the acidity in lime-cured shrimp ceviche, while the herbal notes complement fresh cilantro and serrano chile in the dish.
Founded by the Vivanco family in the Tequila Valley of Jalisco, Tierra Noble uses estate-grown agave and traditional brick ovens at NOM 1079, producing certified additive-free tequila that speaks of its lowland origin.
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