Codigo Rosa Blanco Mexican Tequila 70 cl 35%

A month of resting in French oak barrels that once held Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon gives this tequila a delicate pink hue and a touch of red wine on the nose.

Expert Description

Codigo 1530 Rosa Blanco is a Mexican Rosa Blanco Tequila from Jalisco, bottled at 35%.

Codigo 1530 was founded in 2016 by former Crocs CEO Ron Snyder together with Federico Vaughan, with country singer George Strait joining as co-founder and investor. The tequila is distilled at Varo Destileria (NOM 1616) in Amatitan in the Los Bajos region of Jalisco. Rosa Blanco starts life as the same pure Codigo 1530 Blanco, then rests for one month in uncharred French White Oak barrels that previously held Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California. The wine left in the wood gives the tequila its rosy hue, a touch of red wine on the nose and a light, floral finish – with no added colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Red wine and a touch of florals.

Palate

Bright, gently sweet agave with a touch of caramel and orange zest.

Finish

Bright and lightly floral.

Specifications

Name: Codigo 1530 Rosa Blanco
Distillery: Codigo 1530
Region/Country: Amatitan, Jalisco, Mexico
Type: Mexican Rosa Blanco Tequila
ABV: 35%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: French White Oak (uncharred), previously used for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Natural colour: Yes – the pink hue comes solely from the wine barrels, with no added colour
EAN no.: 859061006458
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed on the rocks, or in fresh cocktails, where its floral notes and light red-wine touch come through.

Flavour Profile

Floral · Sweet · Red Wine · Light

Did You Know?

Did you know that the pink colour in Codigo 1530 Rosa Blanco comes entirely from a month spent resting in uncharred French oak barrels that once held Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – without a single drop of added colour?

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Frequently Asked Questions about Codigo 1530 Rosa Blanco

Why is Codigo 1530 Rosa Blanco pink?

Because it rests for a month in French White Oak barrels that previously held Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – the wine left in the wood gives it its natural colour.

Is any colouring added?

No, the pink hue comes solely from the wine barrels.

What does it taste like?

Red wine and florals on the nose, a bright, gently sweet agave palate with caramel and orange zest, and a light, floral finish.

Where is the tequila from?

From Varo Destileria in Amatitan in the Los Bajos region of Jalisco.

How is it best served?

On the rocks, or in fresh cocktails where its floral and light wine-touched notes come through.

What is the difference between Rosa Blanco and regular Blanco?

Rosa Blanco is the same pure tequila, subsequently rested for a month in barrels that previously held red wine.

Can it be used in cocktails?

Yes, its floral and creamy wine notes make it well suited to bright, colourful cocktails.