Cinco de Mayo 2011 is here, and it is time for something special.
Have a look at this bottle—it is terrific bit of design. Its triangular shape is both hyper-modern and ancient-looking. The blue delta and clear bottle evoke the ocean and sky. A fat cork top seals the bottle. This bottle of Artá (or ARTA) looks very sharp on a shelf.
What is in the bottle also is impressive. This silver—or plata or blanco as it often is called—tequila is 100% agave. (ARTA also comes in Reposado and Anejo versions.) It was produced by Corporacion Ansan, and retails for $42 or so.
Th nose and flavor are lovely—it is not boozy in the least. Artá Blanco shows citrus, pepper, and plenty of agave. Lovely. (Rating ****1/4)
You can read more about ARTA Silver (80 proof) at http://www.ArtaTequila.com/#/blanco
