While 2020 was a "wild" year in the sense of unpredictability, it served as a crucial reminder of the importance of slow, traditional processes. The 2020 tequila vintage represents a bridge between the wild, natural world of agave and the controlled, human artistry of distillation. It reminds us that sometimes, the best things are those that cannot be rushed, but rather nurtured through time and tradition.
This essay is a synthesis based on general knowledge of tequila production methods and the 2020 cultural shift toward traditional, artisanal products. wildtequilla 2020
Traditional producers, many of whom maintained their methods into 2020, rely on wild, open-air yeast for fermentation, allowing the natural environment to define the flavor. While 2020 was a "wild" year in the
years to mature, a slow process that defies the modern demand for instant production. This essay is a synthesis based on general
The use of traditional cooking methods (stone brick ovens) and extraction (tahona wheel, often pulled by mules) ensures the spirit remains unadulterated by high-efficiency, industrial machinery.