{"product_id":"fortaleza-reposado-tequila","title":"Fortaleza Reposado Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFortaleza Reposado is the oak-rested expression from one of Mexico's most traditionally produced distilleries — the same tahona-crushed, stone-oven-cooked, copper-pot-distilled Tequila Valley spirit as the Blanco, rested in American white oak barrels to add vanilla, caramel, and soft wood character while preserving the earthy, cooked-agave complexity that Fortaleza's traditional methods develop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fortaleza Reposado occupies the most accessible position in the lineup for new drinkers to the brand — the oak rounding softens the earthy, vegetal edges of the Blanco without eliminating the traditional character that makes Fortaleza so distinctive among Tequila Valley producers. Citrus, cooked agave, vanilla, and apple sit alongside earth and cinnamon on the palate, producing the long, rich, oily finish that the tahona process specifically contributes. The American white oak rest bridges the raw traditional character of the Blanco and the deeper integration of the Añejo, making it the natural entry point for exploring the Fortaleza lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus, caramel, butter, cooked agave, and sage — earthy and aromatic with the oak rounding evident\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooked agave, citrus, vanilla, apple, earth, and cinnamon — complex and layered with the oily texture that tahona crushing produces\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and rich with delicate spice and the characteristic oily texture of tahona-produced tequila\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fortaleza (NOM 1493), Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Blue Weber, Tequila Valley lowland\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reposado Tequila\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone\/brick oven\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCrushing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% tahona stone wheel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double distilled, copper pot stills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e American white oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAdditives:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — independently verified additive-free\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fortaleza\"\u003eFortaleza expressions at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does Fortaleza Reposado fit between the Blanco and Añejo?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blanco presents the full earthy agave character of Fortaleza's traditional production with no oak influence. The Reposado adds American oak vanilla, caramel, and citrus rounding — more approachable while retaining the traditional character. The Añejo develops more complete oak integration over a longer period. Together the three document Fortaleza's traditional production method at three maturation stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy does Fortaleza Reposado have an oily texture?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tahona stone wheel crushes cooked agave more gently than modern roller mills, keeping more of the agave fiber in contact with the juice during fermentation. The fiber contributes natural oils and a textural richness that column-mill-produced tequilas don't have — the characteristic mouthfeel that Fortaleza enthusiasts cite as one of the defining qualities of the traditional production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Fortaleza Reposado fit between the Blanco and Añejo?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Blanco: full earthy agave, no oak. Reposado: oak vanilla and caramel rounding, more approachable, traditional character retained. Añejo: more complete oak integration. 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