Tequila Categories Based on the percentage of sugars derived from the Agave used in its production, Tequila can be classified into the following categories: 100% Agave Represents an exclusive category of tequila that, during its fermentation process, does not admit the addition of sugars other than those extracted from the blue variety agave tequilana Weber. This agave must be cultivated in the zones delimited by the Declaration for the Denomination of Origin. For a tequila to be legitimately recognized as "100% agave tequila", it is imperative that it be bottled directly in bottling facilities supervised by the Authorized Producer. These facilities must be located within the geographical areas specified in the Declaration. The nomenclature of this product is strictly regulated and it must be marketed under one of the following designations: "100% agave", "100% pure agave", "100% agave", or "100% pure agave". These designations assure ...