What’s in a reputation? The historical past of appellations of origin in Mexico
Cheap bottles of tequila are ubiquitous in Mexican supermarkets and comfort shops, however you will have seen that the phrase “tequila” is nowhere to be discovered on their labels. You’re more likely to search out licor de agave (agave spirit) printed there. That’s as a result of there are authorized restrictions on what merchandise are allowed to make use of the title “tequila.” What's an appellation of origin and when did Mexico undertake it? A person on horseback rides via an agave area in Amatitán, Jalisco, within the coronary heart of tequila nation. (David García Sandoval / Unsplash) That restriction known as an appellation of origin (AO), or denominación de origen in Spanish. The idea originated in Europe with the intention of defending sure extremely revered foodstuffs from copying and…
