Fortaleza Winter Blend 2019 Reposado Tequila – 91.4 Proof (45.7% ABV) | 750ml

Rare, historic, and highly collectible, Fortaleza Winter Blend 2019 Reposado Tequila represents the inaugural release of Fortaleza's celebrated Winter Blend series. Bottled at 45.7% ABV (91.4 proof) in a 750ml bottle, this limited-edition reposado combines Fortaleza's traditionally produced Blue Weber agave tequila with distinctive barrel maturation, creating a rich expression of cooked agave, oak, fruit, vanilla, and warming spice.

Process & Aging

Produced at NOM 1493 in Tequila, Jalisco, Fortaleza Winter Blend 2019 is crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave using the traditional production methods for which Fortaleza is renowned.

Mature agaves are slowly cooked in traditional masonry ovens before being crushed using a stone tahona. The extracted agave juice and fibers undergo open-air fermentation in wooden tanks before the tequila is double distilled in copper pot stills.

For the inaugural 2019 Winter Blend, Fortaleza combined traditionally aged Reposado with tequila matured in new French oak barrels, adding greater structure, spice, and wood influence while preserving the cooked-agave character at the heart of Fortaleza.

The finished blend was bottled at an elevated 45.7% ABV (91.4 proof).

Appearance

Rich golden amber with warm copper highlights, displaying the influence of its oak maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Aromatic cooked agave is joined by vanilla, caramel, citrus, fruit, pepper, and toasted oak with underlying earthy and herbal notes.

Palate: Rich and textured with roasted agave, vanilla, caramelized fruit, baking spice, black pepper, and oak. The elevated proof provides additional concentration while allowing Fortaleza's distinctive agave character to remain prominent.

Finish: Long and warming with lingering cooked agave, pepper, vanilla, spice, and toasted wood.

What Makes It Special

Fortaleza Winter Blend 2019 was the first release in the Winter Blend series, making it an especially significant bottle for Fortaleza collectors.

Rather than simply releasing its standard Reposado at a different proof, Fortaleza used the Winter Blend project to explore how different barrel treatments could interact with its traditionally produced tequila. The incorporation of new French oak-aged tequila brought additional spice, structure, and wood complexity to the familiar Fortaleza profile.

Because subsequent Winter Blend releases have explored different maturation approaches, the 2019 edition represents a distinct vintage expression rather than a regularly produced Fortaleza bottling.

Its status as the inaugural Winter Blend, combined with its limited production and 91.4-proof bottling strength, has made the 2019 release one of the more collectible expressions in the Fortaleza portfolio.

How to Enjoy

Best enjoyed neat in a tequila tasting glass to experience the interaction between cooked agave and oak maturation. Allow the tequila several minutes to rest after pouring to reveal additional fruit, vanilla, spice, pepper, and roasted-agave characteristics.

Given its age, limited-release status, and importance as the first Winter Blend, this bottle is also particularly well suited to a serious Fortaleza or collectible tequila collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alcohol content of Fortaleza Winter Blend 2019 Reposado Tequila?
It is bottled at 45.7% ABV (91.4 proof).

What type of agave is used?
Fortaleza Winter Blend 2019 is produced from 100% Blue Weber agave.

What makes Fortaleza Winter Blend 2019 different from standard Fortaleza Reposado?
The Winter Blend incorporates tequila matured with a different barrel treatment, including new French oak, creating additional oak, spice, and aromatic complexity.

Was 2019 the first Fortaleza Winter Blend?
Yes. 2019 marked the inaugural release of Fortaleza Winter Blend, making it an important vintage within the series.

How is Fortaleza tequila produced?
Fortaleza employs traditional methods including masonry-oven cooking, stone tahona crushing, open-air fermentation in wooden tanks, and double distillation in copper pot stills.

What is the bottle size?
This expression comes in a 750ml bottle.

Pricing & Availability

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Fortaleza Winter Blend 2019 Reposado Tequila, bottled at 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV). Available now on our website while supplies last.

Brand Story

Fortaleza Tequila is produced in Tequila, Jalisco at NOM 1493, where traditional tequila-making techniques remain central to production. Mature Blue Weber agaves are cooked in masonry ovens, crushed by a stone tahona, fermented in wooden tanks, and double distilled in copper pot stills, resulting in tequila that emphasizes the natural character of cooked agave.

Introduced in 2019, the Winter Blend series gave Fortaleza an opportunity to build upon this traditional foundation through distinctive approaches to barrel maturation. As the inaugural release, Fortaleza Winter Blend 2019 holds a particularly important place in the series, marking the beginning of what would become one of Fortaleza's most sought-after limited-edition releases.