Fortaleza Winter Blend 2023 Reposado showcases the distillery’s artisanal production and creative barrel blending. Made from 100% blue weber agave grown in the Tequila Valley, the agave is brick‑oven roasted, tahona‑crushed, fermented in open‑air wooden vats, and double‑distilled in copper pot stills at the historic Fortaleza distillery in Tequila, Jalisco.
For the 2023 Winter Blend, Fortaleza has married reposado tequilas from different cask types to highlight deeper, warmer seasonal notes. At 44% ABV, this special release amplifies flavours of roasted agave, vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, baking spice, and oak while retaining the bright, earthy character that defines Fortaleza. Best enjoyed neat in a copita or Glencairn glass, or over a single large ice cube.
Tasting Profile
- Appearance: Light amber / golden straw
- Nose: Cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, clove, light citrus, and gentle oak
- Palate: Agave sweetness, caramelized sugar, baking spices, dried fruit, subtle pepper, and toasted oak
- Finish: Medium‑long, warming, with lingering spice, sweet agave, and soft oak
Product Specifications Table
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fortaleza |
| Expression | Fortaleza Winter Blend 2023 Reposado |
| Category | Tequila |
| Type | Limited Edition / Seasonal Small‑Batch Reposado |
| Class | 100% Agave Tequila Reposado |
| Agave Variety | 100% Blue Weber Agave |
| NOM | [Insert NOM from bottle – Fortaleza’s registered NOM] |
| Region | Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Production Method | Brick‑oven roasted, tahona‑crushed, open‑air wooden fermentation |
| Distillation | Double‑distilled in copper pot stills |
| Maturation | Blend of reposado tequilas aged in selected oak barrels* |
| Barrel Types | Primarily ex‑bourbon American oak; specialty barrels may be used* |
| Ageing Classification | Reposado (minimum 2 months in oak) |
| Release Year | 2023 |
| Release Type | Winter Blend – Limited annual release |
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 44% |
| Bottle Size | 0.7 L (700 ml) |
| Colour | Light gold / pale amber |
| Aroma Profile | Cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, baking spice, citrus, oak |
| Taste Profile | Sweet agave, caramel, dried fruit, cinnamon, clove, toasted oak |
| Finish Profile | Warming, spice‑led, with lingering sweet agave and gentle oak |
| Serving Suggestion | Neat or over a large ice cube |
| Recommended Glassware | Tequila copita, Glencairn, or small tasting glass |
| Packaging | Signature Fortaleza bottle with Winter Blend 2023 labeling |
| Limited Availability | Yes – limited production |
| Ideal For | Collectors, enthusiasts, gifting, winter sipping |
