Highly prized for its unique flavor profile, this varietal is a true gem. Being native to high-altitude rocky terrain can inhibit the use of trucks harvest. These often hand-harvested agaves can take up to 20-30 years to mature before harvest.

To produce one liter of mezcal it can require up to 60lbs of piña depending on the terroir and sugar contents. The resulting Tepextate mezcal is highly sought after for its complex and unique flavor profile.