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The Astor Wines & Spirits Glossary

Piña

 Literally pineapple. The bulbous centre of the agave containing the sugars and starches used for the production of tequila. The piña is cooked and mashed. This releases the juices (aguamiel) for fermentation and later distillation The center resembles a pineapple. It is also called cabeza (head) and corazon (heart).

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