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Product Description

Fortaleza Reposado is crafted from 100% blue agave harvested from Mexico’s Tequila Valley in Jalisco. Production follows traditional artisanal methods: agave piñas are hand-harvested, slow-cooked in stone and brick ovens for approximately three days, crushed using a traditional tahona stone mill, and fermented in open-air wooden tanks. The spirit is double distilled in copper pots dating back over 100 years, then aged in used American oak barrels—typically ex-bourbon casks—for a maturation period that varies by lot but averages six to eight months. This aging imparts a golden hue and develops complexity beyond the unaged blanco expression.

Product Description

Fortaleza Reposado is crafted from 100% blue agave harvested from Mexico’s Tequila Valley in Jalisco. Production follows traditional artisanal methods: agave piñas are hand-harvested, slow-cooked in stone and brick ovens for approximately three days, crushed using a traditional tahona stone mill, and fermented in open-air wooden tanks. The spirit is double distilled in copper pots dating back over 100 years, then aged in used American oak barrels—typically ex-bourbon casks—for a maturation period that varies by lot but averages six to eight months. This aging imparts a golden hue and develops complexity beyond the unaged blanco expression.​

Tasting Notes

Aroma: In my tastings, Fortaleza Reposado presents aromas of roasted citrus, caramel, butter, cooked agave, and sage. Additional notes include toasted oak, vanilla undertones, and a subtle earthy minerality that results from the traditional production process and barrel maturation.​

Palate: I find the palate to deliver cooked agave sweetness balanced with fresh citrus, creamy vanilla, crisp apple notes, and earthy undertones. The spirit carries spice elements including cinnamon and black pepper, with a moderately tannic, medium-bodied structure and lingering agave character that develops from the six-to-eight-month American oak aging.​

Finish: In my tastings, the finish is long and rich, with lingering spice, oak influence, and subtle earth notes. The finish carries delicate spice warmth alongside caramel and a characteristic oily texture that results from the traditional stone-crushing and barrel maturation methods.​

Available Sizes

Fortaleza Reposado is typically available in 750 ml bottles internationally. Specific sizing for the Indian market, if available, would depend on local importing and regulatory permissions.​

ABV

Fortaleza Reposado is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), a standard strength for tequila reposado expressions worldwide.​

Style/Type

Fortaleza Reposado is classified as a tequila reposado—a barrel-aged spirit made from 100% blue agave and matured in oak for between 2 months and 1 year, typically closer to 6–8 months for this expression.​

Company/Producer

Fortaleza Reposado is produced and bottled by Destilería La Fortaleza, a family-owned distillery in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, operated by Guillermo Erickson Sauza and governed under NOM 1493.​

Distillery Location

Destilería La Fortaleza is based in the town of Tequila in Jalisco’s highlands, an appellation-controlled region in Mexico and the historical heartland of tequila production.​

Awards

Fortaleza Reposado has received recognition in premium spirits circles and tastings, reflecting its standing in the artisanal tequila sector, though specific recent competition medals vary across publications and retail channels.​

Expression/Variant

Fortaleza Reposado is a core expression in the Fortaleza range. The distillery also produces Fortaleza Blanco (unaged) and Fortaleza Añejo (aged longer) expressions, plus occasional special releases and single-barrel bottlings such as Mission 1530 variants.​

Aged Period

Fortaleza Reposado is aged for approximately six to eight months per lot, with each bottle carrying an aging statement indicating the specific maturation period. The reposado category encompasses spirits aged between 2 months and 1 year; Fortaleza’s lot selection typically favours the longer end of this range to develop fuller complexity.​

Cask Type

Fortaleza Reposado is aged in used American oak barrels, typically ex-bourbon casks, which contribute the spirit’s golden colour, vanilla, caramel, and oak spice characteristics.​

Release Year

Fortaleza Reposado was first released in 2002 as part of the brand’s core lineup when the distillery relaunched the expression internationally. Each lot carries production and bottling information, though specific vintage-dated releases vary by retailer.

Indian Indicative Retail Prices

Currently not available in the Indian domestic market.

International Retail Prices Comparison

750 ml price in United States (USA/GEN): $139.99 – $199.95
700 ml price in United Kingdom (UK/GEN): £78.00 – £81.25
700 ml price in European Union (EU/GEN): €75.02 – €94.00
700 ml price in Copenhagen, Denmark (DK/GEN): 859 DKK (~€115)
750 ml price in Denmark (DK/GEN): 799 DKK (~€107)

Serving Suggestions & Responsible Enjoyment Tips

If of legal drinking age, Fortaleza Reposado can be tasted neat in a rocks glass or tulip-shaped tequila glass at room temperature to appreciate its complex oak maturation and agave character. If of legal drinking age, the spirit may also be used in cocktails where its caramel and vanilla notes serve as balance to citrus or herbal ingredients; spacing servings over time, and avoiding driving or machinery operation after consumption are baseline practices for responsible enjoyment.​

Storage & Shelf Life Best Practices

Unopened bottles of Fortaleza Reposado should be stored upright in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations to preserve colour stability and aromatic profile. Once opened, keeping the bottle tightly sealed, minimising air exposure, and consuming the contents within two to three years under standard home conditions helps maintain the spirit’s character and prevents oxidative degradation of its oak-derived and agave-forward flavours.​

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