Tequila can only be produced in certain regions of Mexico, as it has a protected designation of origin (PDO). Tequila production is restricted to five Mexican states:
- Jalisco (the main production area, especially in the Tequila Valley and the Highlands of Jalisco)
- Guanajuato
- Michoacán
- Nayarit
- Tamaulipas
Of these, Jalisco is by far the most significant, as nearly all tequila production occurs within this state, specifically in the regions of Los Altos (the highlands) and the Tequila Valley (the lowlands). The other states produce tequila in select municipalities authorized by the Mexican government. These restrictions ensure the authenticity and quality of the tequila produced within the PDO regions.
--Source: ChatGPT
