{"product_id":"fortaleza-reposado-tequila","title":"Tequila Fortaleza Reposado — NOM 1493, Tahona Crushed, Additive-Free","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Fortaleza Cobalt Blue: #0047ab *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #0047ab; 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: #0047ab; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Agave Green to Copper Gradient representing the Valley Terroir *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e3a34 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-left: 4px solid #b87333; }\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 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","url":"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/fortaleza-reposado-tequila","provider":"Midnight Whiskey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}