Salinas · Minas Gerais · Brazil

Cachaça Seleta is a renowned, high-quality artisanal Brazilian cachaça from Salinas, Minas Gerais, founded in 1980 by Antonio Rodrigues and known for artisanal copper pot still craftmanship.

1980

1545m

790km

Established

Elevation

East of Brasilia

Seleta is recognized for its high-quality, artisanal production methods and is a staple in the Brazilian market. Based in Salinas, the company utilizes local sugarcane and specific wild yeasts, with the region holding a Geographical Indication (GI) seal. 

Production methods include hand selected sugarcane, natural yeast fermentation, and traditional copper still distillation. In addition to the distillery, the company operates its own cooperage, as a defining feature of Seleta is its aging process. Seleta Ouro is stored for 2.5 years in Umburana barrels, a wood known for its aromatic, medicinal, and smooth sweet notes.

Seleta Silver

Vegetal notes of fresh cane, sweet aroma, soft flavor, and velvet smoothness.

Seleta Gold

Seleta Ouro is aged for 2.5 years in Umburana barrels, known for adding a smooth taste with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and caramel. Intense, woody, fruity nose with hints of vanilla. Sweet palate with final notes of vanilla, almonds and cinnamon.