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Fortaleza

Artisanal Mexican tequila crafted with ancestral methods, offering authentic agave flavor and limited production.

Fortaleza

Characteristics

Agave : 100% Blue Weber agaveRegion : Tequila Valley, Jalisco, MexicoFounder : Guillermo Sauza, fifth generation of the Sauza familyMethods : Slow brick-oven cooking, tahona stone crushing, open-air wooden fermentation, double copper-pot distillation, hand-blown bottles with agave piña stopperCreation : 2005 (launch as Fortaleza) — family legacy since 1873

Cocktails with Fortaleza

Cantarito : Refreshing Mexican cocktail traditionally served in a clay cup to enhance its flavors.

Cantarito

Refreshing Mexican cocktail traditionally served in a clay cup to enhance its flavors.

Margarita : Tangy and refreshing cocktail from Mexico that needs no introduction.

Margarita

Tangy and refreshing cocktail from Mexico that needs no introduction.

Neat Tequila : Savor pure tequila to reveal all its aromatic notes.

Neat Tequila

Savor pure tequila to reveal all its aromatic notes.

Paloma : An iconic Mexican cocktail, both light, sparkling, and pleasantly tangy.

Paloma

An iconic Mexican cocktail, both light, sparkling, and pleasantly tangy.

Tequila Sour : The Tequila Sour is a classic cocktail blending tequila, fresh lemon, and egg white for a silky foam and tangy finish.

Tequila Sour

The Tequila Sour is a classic cocktail blending tequila, fresh lemon, and egg white for a silky foam and tangy finish.

Examples of Fortaleza

Fortaleza Reposado : Artisanal Tequila Valley spirit, 100% blue agave, aged in American oak barrels, with complex aromas and a rich, spicy finish.≈ 120 / Unit

Fortaleza Reposado

Artisanal Tequila Valley spirit, 100% blue agave, aged in American oak barrels, with complex aromas and a rich, spicy finish.

Fortaleza Blanco : Artisanal Tequila Valley spirit, 100% blue agave, with vibrant notes of citrus, olive, and cooked agave.≈ 70 / Unit

Fortaleza Blanco

Artisanal Tequila Valley spirit, 100% blue agave, with vibrant notes of citrus, olive, and cooked agave.

Fortaleza Añejo : Premium Tequila Valley spirit, 100% blue agave, aged 18 months in American oak barrels, with rich and complex notes of caramel, vanilla, and cooked agave.≈ 200 / Unit

Fortaleza Añejo

Premium Tequila Valley spirit, 100% blue agave, aged 18 months in American oak barrels, with rich and complex notes of caramel, vanilla, and cooked agave.

Different types of Fortaleza

Tequila Blanco : Unaged or aged less than two months. Bright, floral notes with a strong agave presence.

Tequila Blanco

Unaged or aged less than two months. Bright, floral notes with a strong agave presence.

Tequila Añejo : Aged 1 to 3 years. Aromas of chocolate, spices, leather. Profile close to whisky.

Tequila Añejo

Aged 1 to 3 years. Aromas of chocolate, spices, leather. Profile close to whisky.

Tequila Reposado : Aged between 2 months and 1 year. Smooth flavors of vanilla, wood, caramel. Ideal for balanced cocktails.

Tequila Reposado

Aged between 2 months and 1 year. Smooth flavors of vanilla, wood, caramel. Ideal for balanced cocktails.