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