Fortaleza Blanco Tequila (700mL)

Fortaleza Blanco Tequila (700mL) — 100% Stone-Crushed Agave | Traditional Tahona Tequila | NOM 1493

Experience tequila made the traditional way with Fortaleza Blanco Tequila, one of the most respected artisanal Blanco tequilas produced in Mexico. Crafted at Destilería La Fortaleza (NOM 1493) in the historic town of Tequila, Jalisco, Fortaleza uses old-world production methods designed to preserve the unmistakable flavor of mature Blue Weber agave.

Fortaleza begins with 100% agave grown in the Tequila Valley, where the plants are allowed to mature for at least eight years before harvest. The agave is slowly cooked in traditional stone and brick ovens before being crushed entirely with a massive stone tahona wheel, extracting the sweet agave juice using a method that dates back generations.

Fermentation takes place in open-air wooden tanks, followed by double distillation in small copper pot stills. The Blanco is then bottled without barrel aging, allowing the cooked agave and traditional production methods to remain front and center.

The result is an exceptionally expressive Blanco with layers of roasted agave, citrus, olive, butter, earth, black pepper, vanilla, basil, and fresh lime. Its distinctive savory and vegetal character, combined with a rich mouthfeel and remarkably long finish, has made Fortaleza Blanco a favorite among serious tequila enthusiasts.

Available Variants:

• Single Bottle (700mL)
• 3 Pack (3x700mL)

Product Details

• Type: Blanco Tequila
• Producer: Tequila Fortaleza
• Distillery: Destilería La Fortaleza
• NOM: 1493
• Country: Mexico
• Region: Tequila Valley, Jalisco
• Bottle Size: 700mL
• Agave: 100% Agave
• Agave Source: Tequila Valley
• Agave Maturity: At Least 8 Years Before Harvest
• Cooking: Traditional Stone / Brick Ovens
• Extraction: 100% Stone Tahona Crushed
• Fermentation: Open-Air Fermentation in Wooden Tanks
• Distillation: Double Distilled
• Stills: Copper Pot Stills
• Water Source: Natural Spring Water from the Tequila Valley
• Aging: Unaged / Blanco
• ABV: 40%
• Proof: 80 Proof
• Bottle: Traditionally Hand-Blown in Mexico
• Character: Cooked Agave, Citrus, Olive, Butter, Earth, Black Pepper, Basil & Lime

How to Enjoy

Fortaleza Blanco is particularly rewarding when enjoyed in a way that allows its traditional agave character to shine:

• Sip neat at room temperature
• Serve in a tequila tasting glass or Glencairn
• Allow several minutes in the glass for its vegetal and mineral aromas to develop
• Enjoy slightly chilled for a crisp presentation
• Serve over one large cube if preferred
• Excellent in an elevated Margarita
• Outstanding in a Tommy's Margarita
• Use in a premium Paloma to highlight its citrus and agave character
• Pair with ceviche or fresh seafood
• Excellent alongside grilled shrimp or fish tacos
• Pair with roasted peppers and grilled vegetables
• Enjoy with guacamole, salsa verde, and traditional Mexican cuisine
• Pair with citrus-marinated meats and grilled chicken

Why You'll Love It

• Made from 100% agave
• Produced at historic NOM 1493
• Agave sourced from the Tequila Valley
• Agave plants mature for at least eight years before harvest
• Cooked slowly in traditional stone and brick ovens
• Crushed entirely with a traditional stone tahona
• Open-air fermented in wooden tanks
• Double distilled in copper pot stills
• Uses natural spring water from the Tequila Valley
• Bottled at a classic 80 Proof
• No barrel aging to hide the character of the agave
• Rich cooked-agave flavor
• Distinctive olive and earthy character
• Black pepper provides classic tequila spice
• Citrus and lime create freshness and balance
• Traditional production creates an unusually rich texture
• Highly regarded among serious tequila enthusiasts
• A benchmark bottle for exploring traditionally produced Blanco tequila