FULL DESCRIPTION
Fortaleza selects and harvests only the ripest agave for their Tequila. Using 150-year-old methods and traditional equipment, the Agaves are slowly cooked in a brick oven over 2 days. Once cooled, the sweet juice is extracted with a 2-ton tahona wheel (large round volcanic stone) that crushes the cooked agave under its weight. Fermentation of the agave juice takes 4 days and occurs in open-air wooden tanks, using both natural and a special yeast strain that has been in the family for generations. Fortaleza is distilled twice in two 100-year-old copper pot stills and the Reposado is rested in American oak barrels for up to 11 months (age is specified on the label). Bottled in hand-blown bottles, Fortaleza is as close as you’re going to get to what Tequila tasted like 100 years ago.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Light amber.
Nose: Lemon peel, buttery caramels with notes of sage.
Taste: Baked apples, earthy vanilla and honeyed sweetness.
Finish: Rich and oily with cinnamon spice and subtle vegetal notes.
Overall: The freshness of Tequila meets the aged complexity of whisky.
Gift
Although the brand its self is relatively young, Fortaleza is steeped in Tequila distilling expertise and history. Held in high regard among Tequila aficionados, getting a bottle of this for anyone should be a special occasion. Take your time when enjoying Fortaleza Tequila because they certainly put a lot of time and love into making it.
RECOMMENDATIONS
If the person you’re buying for is a fan of the Fortaleza Reposado you could also try Herradura Reposado, Gran Centenario Reposado or Siete Leguas Reposado.
Connoisseur
Tequila can be seen as an appillation (A.O.C), as Mexican Law states that tequila can only be produced in the state of Jalisco and in limited municipalities in the states of Guanajuato, Michoacan, Nayarit and Tamaulipas. The production of tequila is regulated by the Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT) with many rigid, strict laws that producers must abide by in order to ensure authenticity. In a similar way to Scotch Whisky the terrain, area and soil all shape the character and taste of the tequila, as a result of how it affects the agave plant.
DISTILLERY
Fortaleza Distillery.
ABOUT THE DISTILLERY
In 1999, Don Guillermo began the process of restoring his familyŐs old distillery, Destileria La Fortaleza, which was retired in 1968 in favor of more ‘efficient’ facilities. After several years of renovations and hard work, Don Guillermo got the distillery up and running again, making Tequila in the same way it was made over 100 years ago. With a small brick oven to cook the agave, a tahona to squeeze out the juices, wood tanks for fermentation, and the 2 original copper pots for distillation. Their goal is to make the best Tequila they can, and to this day, we have not changed a single thing.
INGREDIENTS
Blue Agave.
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Delivery Information
Shop delivery: We will always try our best to dispatch as soon as possible, please be advised that some items may take up to 5 working days.
Voucher delivery: As soon as we receive a voucher order they’re sent out via first class post. Depending on how busy Royal Mail is, you’ll usually receive your physical vouchers in 2-3 working days. If you’ve made your order on the weekend we will aim to send it out the following Monday. Bank holidays may affect this. If you need it sooner you Download a printable version.
Christmas Post 2024: To ensure your vouchers are despatched in time for Christmas, please place your order by 1pm on Friday, 20th December. While we will continue to post vouchers after this date, we cannot promise delivery before Christmas Day. However, all voucher orders include a digital download version as standard, so you’ll still have something special to share even if the postal version arrives later.
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