Siembra Alteno Blanco Tequila
Siembra Alteno Blanco Tequila is a 46% ABV (92 proof), 750mL blanco tequila from the Jalisco Highlands — a collaboration between Master Distiller Carlos Camarena and David Suro of Siembra Spirits, made at NOM 1139 in Arandas from 100% Blue Weber agave. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Blue Weber, estate-grown in the Highlands' red clay soils
- Distillery: NOM 1139 — the Camarena family distillery, Arandas, Jalisco
- Cooking: Brick ovens
- Extraction: Roller mill
- Fermentation: Wooden vats with native yeast
- Origin: Los Altos (the Highlands), Jalisco, Mexico
A Friendship Bottled in Arandas
Siembra Alteño celebrates a friendship that goes back decades: David Suro, the importer behind Siembra Spirits, and Carlos Camarena, the Camarena family's master distiller at La Alteña in Arandas — the distillery behind some of the most respected tequilas ever bottled. Their blanco is old-school Highlands craft: estate agave steamed in brick ovens, pressed by roller mill, and fermented in wooden vats with the distillery's native yeast, bottled at a full 46% so nothing of the agave is lost. Browse the Siembra Spirits collection, more tequila, and the full spirits shelves at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
The brand's notes: sweet agave, floral and prominent green aromas; a palate of sweet agave, citrus and green apple carried by strong floral and buttery notes; and a long, rich finish with cooked agave present the whole way through.
How to Enjoy
Neat at room temperature — at 92 proof this blanco has the body for it. It shines in a Tommy's Margarita, where the pure agave sweetness takes centre stage, or a Paloma, where its citrus brightness meets grapefruit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Siembra Alteño? Master Distiller Carlos Camarena at NOM 1139, the Camarena family distillery in Arandas, Jalisco, in collaboration with David Suro's Siembra Spirits.
What does NOM 1139 mean? The official registry number of the distillery — NOM 1139 is La Alteña in Arandas, home of the Camarena family.
What is the proof? 92 proof (46% ABV) — higher than the standard 80, for a fuller agave flavour.
How is it made? Estate Blue Weber agave is steamed in brick ovens, pressed with a roller mill, and fermented in wooden vats with native yeast before distillation.
Highlands agave at full strength — order Siembra Alteño Blanco online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.