Zinacantán
Founded in 2019, Zinacantán maestra mezcalera Fabiola Torres Monfil and co-founder Diana Pinzon, an ecologist, define Zinacantán as an agroforestry project first and a mezcal brand second. Committed to strictly seasonal production and regenerative agriculture, Zinacantán is committed to producing mezcal as responsibly as they can. While maintaining an eye to the future, they are also invested in reviving the traditions of Fabi’s father and grandfather with plans to build a wooden still and utilize cowhide fermentation for small production special releases. Everything produced by Zinacantán is grown from seed, fermented with wild yeasts, and distilled to proof in a single distillation run with the exception of a few special releases.
Leveraging Fabiola’s familiarity with her family’s local ecosystem, and Diana’s background in natural resource management, the pair have created what is arguably the most ecologically mindful and equitable project in the industry. if everyone utilized a similar approach, it could revolutionize the future of agave spirits.
Be sure to download and explore their environmental impact study which examines their use of natural resources from 2021 - 2023, and their ecological outlook.