{"product_id":"fortaleza-reposado-winter-blend-2022","title":"Fortaleza Reposado Winter Blend 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFortaleza Reposado Winter Blend 2022 is the third release of Guillermo Sauza IV's annual limited barrel selection — traditionally produced Tequila Valley reposado aged in a combination of new and used American oak barrels and selected for the specific depth and character the 2022 program developed, bottled at 44% ABV (88 proof) for more presence than the standard 80-proof Reposado.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Winter Blend's 44% ABV is a notable distinction from the standard Reposado and the 2020 and 2021 releases — the higher proof reflects the specific barrel selection for this year and provides more intensity and grip on the palate. The combination of new and used American oak barrels used in the 2022 program produces a more complex oak influence than single-cask-type aging achieves, with fresh oak contributing more direct tannin and vanilla alongside the more integrated character of the used barrels. The result is a Winter Blend with more structure and weight than prior releases while retaining the traditional Fortaleza character of stone oven cooking, tahona crushing, and copper pot distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooked agave, vanilla, and oak with the earthy Tequila Valley character — more structured than prior Winter Blends from the new oak contribution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and complex — agave, vanilla, caramel, and the traditional tahona oiliness with more tannin and grip from the new oak influence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with oak, pepper, and persistent agave\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\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reposado Winter Blend — Limited Annual Release (2022)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone oven cooked, 100% tahona crushed, copper pot stills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and used American oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44% (88 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\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is Winter Blend 2022 bottled at 44% ABV instead of 40%?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The 2022 barrel selection was bottled at 44% ABV (88 proof) — a higher proof than the standard Reposado and prior Winter Blends, reflecting the specific barrels selected and providing more intensity and structure on the palate.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Fortaleza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903833772103,"sku":"7502221966637","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/FortalezaReposadoWinterBlend2022.png?v=1782409638","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/fortaleza-reposado-winter-blend-2022","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}