But most importantly, it is the care and dedication of the people at La Alteña that make El Tesoro really special. Our passion and community bond help us make a tequila that we are truly proud of.
Guillermo Zuñiga Meza is one of eight brothers who work at the La Alteña distillery. Members of his family, including his father, work in the fields and man the agave trucks. Guillermo and his team work together to chop the agave piña hearts, load the ovens and maneuver our two-ton tahona stone.
Guillermo Zuñiga Meza is one of eight brothers who work at the La Alteña distillery. Members of his family, including his father, work in the fields and man the agave trucks.
Guillermo and his team work together to chop the agave piña hearts, load the ovens and maneuver our two-ton tahona stone. These are skills that Guillermo learned from his brothers. He particularly enjoys working the tahona to crush the agave fibers.
Everything is really nice, but lowering the stone is the part I like the most. It really captivates me."
Guillermo Zuñiga Meza,
DISTILLERY WORKER
Guillermo is just one of the many dedicated and passionate workers at La Alteña. Each person plays an important role in the making of our tequila. Click below to discover our tequila-making process through the eyes of our artisans.
