{"title":"FORTALEZA — BRAND","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #E5E1D0;   \/* parchment cream — label + agave stopper (k-means) *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #526760;   \/* power color — agave-green from the label bands (k-means) *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #16140F;   \/* deep lowlight — bottle's shadow tone deepened to near-black *\/\n  --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n  font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n  line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n  font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n  border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n  padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n  border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:50%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n  text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n  outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFortaleza is a traditional tequila from the town of Tequila, Jalisco, made by Guillermo Erickson Sauza — the fifth generation of the Sauza family that helped start the tequila industry. He revived his family's original distillery to make tequila the old way: brick-oven roasting, a stone tahona, open-air fermentation and copper pot stills. This page covers the Fortaleza range — Blanco, Reposado and Añejo, plus the higher-proof Still Strength — each linked to its own page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe House\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe Sauza family helped start the tequila industry: Don Cenobio Sauza founded the original Sauza brand in 1873 and was the first to export tequila to the United States.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGuillermo Erickson Sauza, his great-great-grandson and the fifth generation, grew up expecting to make tequila — but the family sold the Sauza brand in 1976, keeping only its smallest distillery, which had become a museum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIn the late 1990s Guillermo set out to restore that distillery, La Fortaleza, on a hillside above the town of Tequila.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBy 2002–2003 it was distilling again, and the first Fortaleza was released in 2005 — built as an independent brand, not a Sauza offshoot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe tequila is called Los Abuelos (\"the grandfathers\") in Mexico and Fortaleza — for the stone \"fortress\" overlooking the estate — in export markets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEverything is made the traditional way, additive-free, and bottled at full strength (40% ABV) or higher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eThe Sauza Legacy\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\" class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFortaleza's roots run to the beginning of tequila itself. Guillermo Erickson Sauza is the great-great-grandson of Don Cenobio Sauza, the 19th-century figure often called the father of the tequila industry, who founded the original Sauza brand and first carried tequila across the border into the United States. When the family sold that brand in 1976, they held onto the small original distillery — and decades later Guillermo brought it back to life, not to recreate Sauza, but to make something entirely his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eMade the Old Way\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eAt La Fortaleza, tequila is made by hand the way it was a century ago. Estate-grown blue Weber agave is slow-roasted in a brick oven, then crushed by a two-ton volcanic-stone tahona that presses the juice from the fiber. The mosto ferments in open-air wooden tanks and is twice-distilled in small copper pot stills, using well water drawn from near the old Tequila volcano. Even the bottles are hand-blown in nearby Tonalá, each finished with a hand-shaped glass agave stopper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eThe Expressions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:6px; margin-top:0;\"\u003eThe Fortaleza range. We link each expression as it reaches the vault:\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:6px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFortaleza Blanco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnaged · bottled at full strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFortaleza Reposado\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRested in used American oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFortaleza Añejo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLonger-aged in used American oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eHigher Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFortaleza Still Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlanco · higher-proof, straight from the still\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eAnnual Release\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFortaleza Winter Blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReposado · released each winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px; font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWe link each Fortaleza bottle as it reaches the vault. Meanwhile, browse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003etequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or by style — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blanco-tequila\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eblanco\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reposado-tequila\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ereposado\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anejo-tequila\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eañejo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eFortaleza built its following the slow way — bartender to bartender — until it became one of the most sought-after tequilas in the world. Because production is small and entirely traditional, bottles are allocated and can be hard to find, and the annual Winter Blend and Still Strength releases go quickly. Lot numbers on the back label identify each batch, and condition and the specific release both matter to collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eFortaleza follows a process most large tequila makers abandoned generations ago. Blue Weber agave from the Tequila Valley is slow-roasted in a brick oven (a horno) for well over a day, then milled by a two-ton volcanic-stone tahona rather than a modern shredder, which leaves some agave fiber in the juice. The mosto ferments naturally in open-air wooden tanks and is distilled twice in small copper pot stills. The reposado and añejo then rest in used American oak whiskey barrels. Nothing is added, and the tequila is bottled at 40% ABV or higher. Exact ages, proofs and lot numbers vary by release and are listed on each product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery Fortaleza bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authorized, authentic retailer, vault-stored and insured, shipped with protective handling and age-verified 21-and-over signature on delivery, and authenticated by our concierge before it ships. For the details, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we confirm each bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003evault storage and concierge service\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eanswers to common sourcing questions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Fortaleza tequila?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFortaleza is a traditional tequila made in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, by Guillermo Erickson Sauza — the fifth generation of the Sauza family and great-great-grandson of Don Cenobio Sauza, who founded the original Sauza brand in 1873. Guillermo revived the family's historic distillery, La Fortaleza, in the early 2000s to make tequila the old way: roasted in a brick oven, crushed by a stone tahona, fermented in open-air wooden tanks and twice-distilled in copper pot stills. It is sold as Los Abuelos in Mexico and Fortaleza everywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Fortaleza Blanco, Reposado and Añejo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFortaleza Blanco is the unaged tequila, bottled at full strength — bright, peppery and full of cooked-agave character. The Reposado rests several months in used American oak, adding caramel and vanilla while keeping the agave forward. The Añejo ages longer for deeper notes of butterscotch, dried fruit and toasted oak. Fortaleza also makes a higher-proof Still Strength and a sought-after annual Winter Blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"CollectionPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/fortaleza#collectionpage\",\n      \"name\": \"Fortaleza Tequila\",\n      \"description\": \"Fortaleza — the Sauza family's traditional tequila from Tequila, Jalisco, made with brick-oven roasting, tahona crushing, open-air fermentation and copper pot stills — across the Blanco, Reposado and Añejo.\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/fortaleza\",\n      \"about\": { \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/fortaleza#brand\" }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/fortaleza#brand\",\n      \"name\": \"Fortaleza\",\n      \"description\": \"Traditional tequila from Destilería La Fortaleza (NOM 1493) in Tequila, Jalisco, revived by fifth-generation Sauza Guillermo Erickson Sauza — great-great-grandson of Sauza founder Don Cenobio Sauza. 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INTRO \u0026 SAUZA HERITAGE --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eTequila Fortaleza Añejo\u003c\/span\u003e is the gold standard of traditional, additive-free tequila. Produced at Destilería La Fortaleza—the original Sauza family estate restored by Guillermo Erickson Sauza—this Añejo is a masterclass in patience. By utilizing 19th-century methods like tahona-crushing and open-air wood fermentation, Fortaleza preserves the vibrant soul of the Tequila Valley, wrapping it in eighteen months of sophisticated American oak maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE TAHONA DISTINCTION) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Traditional Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAged for ~18 months in used American whiskey barrels, this expression emphasizes the oily texture and mineral depth that can only be achieved through volcanic stone tahona extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOM 1493 Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced exclusively at the family estate in the town of Tequila, adhering to the strictest additive-free standards in the industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow-Roasted Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Blue Weber agaves are cooked in traditional stone ovens, ensuring a deep, buttery \"cooked agave\" foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Pot Purity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled twice in small copper pot stills to retain the natural agave oils and a signature vegetal-herbal lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich cooked agave, caramel, and butter. Developing layers of dried fruit, vanilla, and cinnamon with secondary notes of citrus peel and soft herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-full bodied with a signature oily mouthfeel. Toasted agave and caramel lead into a mid-palate of dark chocolate, oak, and a faint peppery spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and resonant. A persistent closing of lingering caramel and earthy agave with a soft, sophisticated spice resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Additive-Free Tier\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eFortaleza sits in the elite \"Trinity\" of traditional tequila alongside Tequila Ocho and El Tesoro. It is the definitive choice for the purist who demands barrel complexity without the use of glycerin or caramel coloring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #a67c52; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural benchmark for what aged agave can—and should—be.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDestilería La Fortaleza, Jalisco (NOM 1493)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAñejo Tequila (Additive-Free)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtraction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTahona (Volcanic Stone Wheel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~18 Months in American Oak (Used Whiskey)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 Proof \/ 40% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFermentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-Air Wood Tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTequila Fortaleza has transitioned from a bartender's secret to one of the most allocation-constrained spirits in North America. The Añejo, in particular, is frequently subject to \"waitlist-only\" status due to the extended aging cycle and the limitations of the tahona extraction process. Collectors prioritize NOM 1493 for its unwavering commitment to 1873-era production standards. Every bottle offered here features the hand-blown glass and signature hand-painted piña cap. Provenance is strictly verified to ensure the highest standard for the secondary investment market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThis ultra-traditional Añejo is best appreciated \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a copita or tequila snifter\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature to allow the buttery cooked-agave notes to expand. While it performs brilliantly in a \u003cstrong\u003eTequila Old Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e, we recommend avoiding lime or heavy mixers that might obscure the delicate mineral and oak integration. This is a contemplative sipping spirit designed for the enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Tequila Fortaleza Añejo NOM 1493\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Fortaleza_Anejo.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"Tequila Fortaleza Añejo: 18-month aged, additive-free masterpiece. Tahona-crushed agave with notes of caramel, butter \u0026 cooked agave. 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INTRO \u0026 THE STRUCTURAL MIDPOINT --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eTequila Fortaleza Reposado\u003c\/span\u003e is the most widely sought-after expression in the NOM 1493 portfolio. Serving as the structural bridge between the raw intensity of the Blanco and the deep oak integration of the Añejo, this Reposado rests for approximately eight months in used American whiskey barrels. By utilizing traditional 19th-century methods, Fortaleza ensures that the developing notes of vanilla and caramel enhance—rather than obscure—the estate's signature cooked-agave foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 8-MONTH DISTINCTION) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Reposado Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAged long enough to achieve a velvety texture but bottled early enough to preserve volcanic minerality, Fortaleza Reposado is a masterclass in additive-free barrel management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisanal Slow-Roasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estate-grown agaves are cooked in traditional stone ovens to develop deep, buttery sugars before extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTahona Crushed:\u003c\/strong\u003e The use of a volcanic stone roller wheel preserves the agave's natural oils, contributing to a luxuriously oily mouthfeel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsed Whiskey Barrels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maturation in American oak imparts soft baking spices and citrus notes that marry perfectly with the herbal soul of the Tequila Valley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant cooked agave, vanilla, and caramel. Developing layers of light oak, citrus, and sage with a sophisticated buttery finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied with an oily, coating texture. Entry notes of warm agave and caramel transition into mid-palate layers of citrus, apple, and soft baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and rich. A persistent closing of lingering vanilla and earthy agave with a signature mineral-salty resonance that defines the Fortaleza house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Industry Reference\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eFortaleza Reposado is the consensus reference for \"Lowlands\" aged agave. While \"Highlands\" reposados like El Tesoro or G4 lean into floral sweetness, Fortaleza offers the earthy, mineral, and citrus-forward complexity of the town of Tequila.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #a67c52; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"The perfect equilibrium of wood integration and agave purity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDestilería La Fortaleza, Jalisco (NOM 1493)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReposado Tequila (Additive-Free)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtraction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Tahona (Volcanic Stone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~8 Months in American Oak (Used Whiskey)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFermentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-Air Wooden Tanks (Native Yeast)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 Proof \/ 40% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFortaleza Reposado remains the most heavily allocated expression in the core vertical, with global demand consistently outstripping the distillery's limited tahona-based production. It is a mandatory acquisition for those seeking the complete NOM 1493 narrative. Collectors prioritize this bottling for its technical balance, often citing it as the \"sweet spot\" of the estate's lineup. Every bottle features the signature hand-blown glass and hand-painted agave piña cap, making each unit a unique artisanal object. Provenance is strictly verified to ensure the highest standard for the luxury secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully appreciate the marriage of oak and agave, enjoy this Reposado \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a copita or tequila snifter\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. Its structural weight also makes it the premier choice for a \u003cstrong\u003eTequila Old Fashioned or Reposado Manhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the barrel character carries beautifully against bitters and vermouth. This is a contemplative sipping spirit designed for the agave purist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fortaleza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45111195009058,"sku":null,"price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/midnight-whiskey-tequila-fortaleza-reposado-nom-1493-front-label.jpg?v=1779913570"},{"product_id":"fortaleza-reposado-winter-blend-2025","title":"Tequila Fortaleza Reposado Winter Blend 2025 — Limited Annual Release, 92 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Fortaleza Cobalt Blue: #0047ab | Passito Gold: #d4af37 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #3d2b1f; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Passito Amber to Black Gradient representing the wine-cask influence *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4d3319 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-left: 4px solid #0047ab; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Terracotta *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #a67c52; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE 2025 INNOVATION --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eFortaleza Winter Blend 2025\u003c\/span\u003e is the highly anticipated fourth chapter in the estate’s annual cask-finishing program. For this 2025 release, NOM 1493 has crafted a sophisticated multi-cask profile, marrying their traditional Reposado base with components finished in rare \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ePassito di Caluso\u003c\/span\u003e (Italian raisin-wine) and French oak \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eMadeira\u003c\/span\u003e casks. Bottled at a robust 92 proof, it offers a textured, high-octane exploration of the Tequila Valley terroir redefined by Old World sweet wine influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 2025 CASK SYNERGY) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe 2025 Cask Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBy utilizing raisin-dried grape wine casks alongside Madeira French oak, Fortaleza achieves a structural weight and honeyed complexity that transcends standard Reposado parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassito di Caluso Debut:\u003c\/strong\u003e The first use of Italian dessert wine casks in the series, imparting notes of golden raisin, honey, and tamarind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e92-Proof Framework:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deliberate elevation in ABV to balance the additional tannin and sugar weight derived from the complex wine-cask components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditive-Free Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite the indulgent profile, every drop adheres to the Sauza family legacy of traditional, stone-oven, 100% tahona-crushed production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense cooked agave, caramel, and butter. Honeyed sweetness and golden raisin develop with air, balanced by citrus peel and a gentle floral lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and texturally substantial. Sweet stone fruit and honey transition into mid-palate notes of tart cherry, tamarind, and fine French oak tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long. A signature closing of dried fruit and persistent mineral-white pepper heat that sustains far beyond the standard Reposado vertical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Winter Vertical\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThe 2025 Blend represents the most ambitious cask program to date. While previous years leaned into Port or Sauternes, the Italian Passito influence provides a unique raisin-honey profile that is entirely new to the NOM 1493 library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #a67c52; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A technical masterpiece of multi-cask integration and agave purity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDestilería La Fortaleza (NOM 1493)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited Annual Reposado (Multi-Cask)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtraction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Tahona (Volcanic Stone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92 Proof \/ 46% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask Program\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassito di Caluso, Madeira, American Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025 (Winter Blend Series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fortaleza Winter Blend is one of the most prestigious \"vintage-dated\" programs in the spirits world. With the 2025 release featuring a maiden voyage for Passito di Caluso casks, it is a high-conviction target for vertical collectors. Given the limited global production of approximately 5,000–10,000 bottles, this release is subject to immediate allocation. Historically, Winter Blends have become centerpieces of the secondary market, with the 2025 expected to follow the rapid appreciation of the 2022 and 2023 vintages. Every bottle offered here features the iconic hand-painted piña cap and hand-blown glass, verified for pristine provenance and seal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully isolate the tamarind and golden raisin notes, enjoy this limited release \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a copita\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. The 92-proof structure benefits from 10–15 minutes of air; alternatively, \u003cstrong\u003ea few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e will lift the citrus and soften the French oak tannins. While it excels in a \u003cstrong\u003eTequila Manhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e, we recommend neat consumption to preserve the unique wine-cask integration of the Passito influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fortaleza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45111196287010,"sku":null,"price":549.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/FortWBB.jpg?v=1779913641"}],"url":"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/fortaleza.oembed","provider":"Midnight Whiskey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}