Mature agave is harvested and cooked in large ovens to release sugars within the plant. The process of making 100% de agave wine starts the same way as making tequila. Weber blue agave plants, used for the creation of agave wine, take up to 10 years to mature before harvest. 100% de agave wine has long been used in traditional Mexican margaritas and is said to make margaritas that are as good if not better than traditional tequila based margaritas. Also like tequila agave wine comes in 100% de agave and mixto versions. Agave wine has a much lower alcohol content and can be sold by vendors in the United States without an official liquor license. Although the two alcoholic beverages come from the weber blue agave plant, the drinks have similar, but different flavors. It is similar to tequila, in that it is harvested from the same plant. It is a fortified wine made from fermented blue agave, and fortified by being blended with blanco tequila.