Casa Noble's Organic Tequila Production
What is Organic Tequila?
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, a product can only be certified organic if it:
- Is free of synthetic substances
- Contains no antibiotics or hormones
- Has not been irradiated or fertilized with sewage sludge
- Was raised without the use of most conventional pesticides
- Contains no genetically modified ingredients
Why is Organic Beneficial?
Organic farming reduces pollution and conserves water and soil.
| Conventional Methods |
Environmental Effects |
Organic Solutions |
| Chemical Fertilizers used to promote plant growth. |
Fertilizer-
Run-off can contaminate waterways & destroy habitats |
Apply natural compost to feed soil and plants. |
| Insecticides sprayed to reduce pests and disease. |
Pesticides-
Many toxic to health poisoning and serious health risks due to over-exposure |
Use beneficial insects and birds, to reduce pests and disease. |
| Chemical Herbicides used for weeding |
Herbicides-
- Non-selective: Damage to non-targeted crops & plants.
- Causes habitat erosion and leaching of nutrients |
Rotate crops, till, hand weed or mulch to manage weeds. |
Casa Noble Organic Tequila Facts
Land
Casa Noble's estate was never cultivated before the introduction of our blue agave. There is no contamination from residual chemicals. Additionally, our estate is surrounded by forest, so there is no runoff from neighboring farms.
Water
Our water is drawn directly from the purest of sources - the volcano of Tequila - through Casa Noble’s private wells.
Fermentation
Casa Noble’s specially formulated yeast turns product over in 3-5 days. Slower fermentation results in a more complex tequila. Most other tequila disilleries use industrial grade yeast which takes 24 hours.
Casa Noble's Additional Commitments to Clean Production
Casa Noble is committed to clean production with zero contamination. Waste produced after distillation is toxic.
Casa Noble is one of the first distilleries to build a waste treatment plant:
- Solid Waste is utilized in compost heaps.
- Liquid Waste is purified into grey water and is utilized in irrigation of our estate landscaping.