Why Wine-Touched Tequilas are Trending

Tequilas aged in wine casks have become trendy recently, as producers play with different barrel influences. But “Rosa” tequilas, like “cristalino”, aren’t an official category. Blanco tequilas rested in red wine barrels are often called “Rosas”. In fact, this is the only approved term for blancos that have achived their color from red wine casks. These Wine-Touched Tequilas are Trending!

Red wine barrels will turn a blanco tequila pink, but without the help of additives, that color won’t last for long. A product without color added will quickly oxidize and turn into a shade of salmon, and eventually lose its pink color entirely.

Sherry casks are technically white wine barrels, so tequilas rested in them don’t carry the term “rosa”.

Tequilas rested or aged in wine casks bring more than color to the final profile. They are often sweeter because they pick up residual sugars from the wine it previously held. For this reason, even though they are a blanco, the regulator will permit a higher amount of dry extract weight for these products.

Red, or white, the influence that wine casks can bring to a tequila is an entirely new flavor profile. Our research shows that wine-aged products can be somewhat polarizing. Some tasters don’t enjoy the aromas and flavors brought on by wine or sherry casks. But many do.

So, we took ten of the best of these wine-touched tequilas, and sent them to our panel.

Here are which ones they liked the most, and their tasting notes, so you can decide which are right for you. From lightly aged reposados, to rich sherry-soaked añejos, we think wine casks can bring a whole new set of aromas and flavors to the party.

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