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Fortaleza Tequila Blanco

750ml & 80 Proof

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Fortaleza Tequila Blanco is a Tequila from the Fortaleza Tequila brand hailing from Mexico.

What is Fortaleza Tequila Blanco?

Fortaleza Tequila Blanco is a testament to traditional tequila-making methods, produced using a tahona stone wheel to crush agave and small copper pot stills for distillation. Interestingly, the brand's founder, Guillermo Sauza, initially sold the family's tequila business in the 1970s, only to revive it decades later under the Fortaleza name, rekindling his family's 140-year legacy in tequila production.

Why do we love Fortaleza Tequila Blanco?

Cocktail aficionados should embrace Fortaleza Tequila Blanco for its traditional production methods, including the use of a tahona stone wheel to crush agave and copper pot stills for distillation, resulting in a rich, complex flavor profile. Unlike many other tequilas, Fortaleza is made in small batches at a historic distillery in Tequila, Mexico, using 100% blue weber agave grown on the family's estate, ensuring exceptional quality and a true taste of artisanal tequila craftsmanship.

How do you drink Fortaleza Tequila Blanco?

Fortaleza Tequila Blanco shines brightest when sipped neat or on the rocks, allowing its vibrant agave flavors and subtle mineral notes to take center stage. This versatile spirit also excels in citrus-forward cocktails, making it perfect for warm summer evenings, while its crisp profile pairs wonderfully with fresh seafood dishes or spicy Mexican cuisine.

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Nose: Bright agave aromas lead, followed by notes of citrus zest, green olive, and fresh herbs. There's a subtle mintiness and a hint of white pepper, along with a clean, earthy undertone reminiscent of wet clay.

Palate: Smooth and rich, with a noticeable oiliness. The cooked agave flavor is prominent, accompanied by lime juice, black pepper, and a touch of vanilla. Mineral notes reminiscent of limestone add complexity. A slight sweetness balances the peppery heat.

Finish: Long and warm, with lingering agave sweetness. The pepper and citrus notes fade gradually, leaving a pleasant earthiness and a subtle mint coolness. A slight saltiness emerges at the very end, inviting another sip.

Fortaleza Tequila Blanco is crafted using traditional methods, including slow-cooking the agave in brick ovens, crushing the piñas with a tahona wheel, and fermenting in wooden tanks. What sets Fortaleza apart is their use of a small copper pot still for distillation, which helps preserve the agave's natural flavors and creates a tequila with remarkable complexity and character.

  • Fortaleza Tequila Blanco is made using a 150-year-old tahona wheel carved from volcanic rock to crush the agave piñas. This ancient method, rarely used today, creates a more complex flavor profile than modern industrial processes.
  • The brand's founder, Guillermo Sauza, is the great-great-grandson of Don Cenobio Sauza, who established the first tequila export business in 1873. Guillermo revived his family's abandoned distillery to create Fortaleza, honoring traditional methods that had been largely forgotten.
  • Each bottle of Fortaleza Tequila Blanco is hand-blown in Tonalá, Mexico, by skilled artisans using recycled glass. This results in slight variations that make every bottle unique, with some even containing tiny bubbles trapped in the glass during the blowing process.
  • Main Ingredient: 100% Blue Weber Agave
    Country of Origin: Mexico

    5.0
    Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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    100%would recommend this product
    2 reviews
    • mike
      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      top best

      often regarded as the standard to judge silver tequilas. a top five on 95% or better of tequila lovers’ lists imo.

    • GF
      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      The BEST tequila

      After tasting Fortaleza I'm pretty sure whatever I used to drink wasn't even tequila. This is great every way you use it. I sub for gin in all cocktails. Will be reordering stat!

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    Last Updated: 2024-09-07

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