Fortaleza Reposado 2023 Winter Blend Tequila 750mL is a highly sought-after limited-edition Reposado Tequila from Fortaleza, produced at Destilería La Fortaleza (NOM 1493) in Tequila, Jalisco. The 2023 Winter Blend continues Fortaleza’s annual tradition of creating unique Reposado expressions through carefully selected barrel maturation. Made from 100% Blue Weber agave using the distillery’s traditional production methods, this special release combines Fortaleza’s naturally rich cooked-agave character with additional layers of fruit, sweetness, spice, and oak. Bottled at 46.3% ABV (92.6 proof), the 2023 Winter Blend was produced in limited quantities and remains a desirable bottle among Fortaleza collectors.

Fortaleza Reposado 2023 Winter Blend offers a rich balance between fresh agave character and barrel influence. Aromas of cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, citrus peel, dried fruit, and cinnamon lead into a layered palate of roasted agave, honey, butterscotch, ripe fruit, black pepper, baking spice, and toasted oak. The finish is long and warming, with lingering agave sweetness, caramel, peppery spice, and seasoned wood.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, citrus peel, dried fruit, cinnamon

  • Palate: Roasted agave, honey, butterscotch, ripe fruit, black pepper, baking spice, toasted oak

  • Finish: Long and warming with sweet agave, caramel, pepper, gentle spice, and lingering oak

FAQS

• What is Fortaleza Reposado 2023 Winter Blend?

It is a limited-edition Reposado Tequila released as part of Fortaleza’s collectible annual Winter Blend series.

• What proof is Fortaleza Winter Blend 2023?

Fortaleza Reposado 2023 Winter Blend is bottled at 46.3% ABV, or 92.6 proof.

• What type of agave is used for Fortaleza Winter Blend?

Fortaleza is produced from 100% Blue Weber agave grown in Jalisco, Mexico.

• Where is Fortaleza Winter Blend produced?

It is made at Destilería La Fortaleza (NOM 1493) in the town of Tequila, Jalisco.

• How is Fortaleza Tequila made?

Fortaleza uses traditional methods including brick-oven cooking, tahona crushing, fermentation in wooden vats, and double distillation in copper pot stills.

• Is Fortaleza Winter Blend 2023 collectible?

Yes. The Winter Blend is produced as a limited annual release, and individual vintages such as the 2023 edition have become increasingly sought after by Fortaleza enthusiasts and tequila collectors.