Cachaça Bem Me Quer Prata

First, it's important to note that this Cachaça Bem Me Quer Prata was bottled in a beer bottle, a more economical choice, yet the spirit remains the same. The producer's history began 30 years ago within a significant Brazilian context: Fazenda Santo Antônio das Pitangueiras, whose main house, dating back to Portugal's colonization era, is a mansion from 1715. This residence was fully refurbished by the farm's owners and cachaça brand proprietors, a couple. The Alambique Santíssima was established on the farm, commencing production of two distinct brands: Cachaça Santa Romana and Cachaça Bem Me Quer. The exceptional quality of these drinks and their appealing flavor led both brands to be immediately recognized with the “seal”: export standard, initially targeting international markets. The sugarcane is harvested manually, without burning the leaves. Post-harvest, the cane is cleaned and chopped in the field before being sent to the mill for grinding, which always occurs on the same day as the cutting. At the mill, the sugarcane juice (garapa) is extracted, prepared, decanted, and filtered. The liquid, with the correct “brix” (sweetness) level, moves to fermentation vats, where selected yeasts convert the sugar into alcohol. The stills are crafted from copper, and the distillation process is fractional, meaning only the “heart,” the finest portion of the must, is utilized in an artisanal method ensuring product quality. A portion of the production is stored in various wooden barrels: oak, balsam, amburana, allowing for a resting (aging) period. The remaining portion matures in stainless steel tanks. Master Blender Armando Del Bianco creates the blends for cachaças from Alambique Santíssima. By combining different woods, each with unique sensory attributes, Armando imparts elegance and sophistication to the new phase of unaged cachaça. This white cachaça, possessing the quality and flavor of the “heart,” is subsequently stored for 6 months in stainless steel tanks. Tasting notes: Crystalline appearance, showcasing the purity of an artisanal cachaça. Full-bodied, smooth, with excellent acidity and balance. On the palate, it confirms the authentic taste of sugarcane, with pleasant sweetness, floral and fruity undertones, and good persistence. Accolades: Double Gold at the 2017 Brussels World Contest, Bronze at ExpoCachaça 2016. Source: cachacabemmequer.com.br

This cachaça's background started three decades ago in a significant Brazilian setting: Fazenda Santo Antônio das Pitangueiras. Its main house, dating back to Portugal's colonization period and constructed in 1715, was fully renovated by the farm's owners and brand creators, who also own the cachaça brand. At the farm, the Alambique Santíssima was established, producing two distinct brands: Cachaça Santa Romana and Cachaça Bem Me Quer. These drinks were of such high caliber and appealing taste that both brands immediately received an export standard designation, initially targeting international markets. The sugarcane is harvested by hand, without burning the leaves. Following harvest, the cane is cleaned and chopped right in the field before being transported to the mill for grinding, which always occurs on the same day as the harvest. Upon arrival at the mill, the sugarcane juice is extracted, then undergoes decantation and filtration. The liquid, with the proper sweetness level, moves to fermentation tanks where selected yeasts convert sugar into alcohol. The stills are crafted from copper, and the distillation process is fractional, meaning only the prime portion of the fermented liquid is utilized in a handcrafted method that guarantees the product's excellence. A portion of the output is aged in various wooden barrels, including oak, balsam, and amburana, while the remainder rests in stainless steel tanks. Master Blender Armando Del Bianco crafts the blends from Alambique Santíssima's cachaças. By combining different woods, each with its unique sensory qualities, Armando infuses elegance and refinement into the new phase of still cachaça. This white cachaça, capturing the quality and taste of the "heart" of the distillation, is then aged for six months in stainless steel. Appearance: Clear, showcasing the purity of a handcrafted cachaça. Body: Full, smooth, with great acidity and balance. The palate confirms the genuine sugarcane flavor, offering a pleasant sweetness with floral and fruity nuances, and a lasting finish. Accolades: Earned a Double Gold at the 2017 Brussels World Contest and a Bronze at ExpoCachaça 2016.