Tequila Fortaleza Still Strength Blanco (92 proof)

Tequila Fortaleza Still Strength Blanco (92 proof)

Item Number: 10782

UPC: 7-502221969034

Country: Mexico
Region: Jalisco
Sub Region: Jalisco
Appellation/AVA: El Valle (Lowlands)
Estate Grown Wine: No
Grape(s): 100% Agave Tequilana Blue Weber
Type: Spirits - Tequila
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 6
Closure: T Top
Alc by Vol(%): 46

This is made exactly like the Fortaleza Blanco, just stronger!

Agave Source: Tequila Valley
Water Source: Natural spring (Tequila Valley)
Crushing Method: 100% stone crushed
Cooking Method: Stone/brick oven
Fermentation: Open-air wood tanks
Distillation: Copper pot still, twice distilled
Aging: The tequila is stored in stainless steel tanks. Fortaleza Blanco never touches wood.
Bottles: Hand-blown in Mexico

Tasting Notes: Aromas of fruit, baked fully-ripened agave, green olive, and earth are invitingly present. Slightly brighter and a touch more rustic than the regular Fortaleza Blanco, the accents of butter, olive, earth, black pepper, and vegetal qualities in the flavor are enhanced because it comes straight from our small copper pot still, without adding water prior to bottling. For years, until now, the only way to sample this was to visit the distillery in Tequila, Jalisco.

Voted Top 100 Spirits of 2020 by Wine Enthusiast

Grover Sanschagrin / Founder, Tequila Matchmaker
“Almost like you’re getting Fortaleza Blanco direct from the still… actually, you are. This is a great blanco in its purest form.”

Reviews

  • Wine Enthusiast
    Rating: 94 (5/15/2020)
    The savory, spicy aroma hints at fresh tomato. The drying, astringent palate opens with a savory, herbal blast, rounding into sun-dried tomato earthiness, mouthwatering lemon peel and bright lemon-pepper on the long finish.
  • The Tasting Panel
    Rating: 96 (1/15/2022)
    The floral aromas and flavors of this 92-proofer are enhanced by a wash of blue fruit and cocoa. Unusual notes of lemon blossom and pear custard allow the agave to shine through a hedonistically unctuous curtain.