{"product_id":"fortaleza-reposado-winter-blend-2025","title":"Tequila Fortaleza Reposado Winter Blend 2025 — Limited Annual Release, 92 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Fortaleza Cobalt Blue: #0047ab | Passito Gold: #d4af37 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #3d2b1f; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Passito Amber to Black Gradient representing the wine-cask influence *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4d3319 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-left: 4px solid #0047ab; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Terracotta *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #a67c52; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE 2025 INNOVATION --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eFortaleza Winter Blend 2025\u003c\/span\u003e is the highly anticipated fourth chapter in the estate’s annual cask-finishing program. For this 2025 release, NOM 1493 has crafted a sophisticated multi-cask profile, marrying their traditional Reposado base with components finished in rare \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ePassito di Caluso\u003c\/span\u003e (Italian raisin-wine) and French oak \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eMadeira\u003c\/span\u003e casks. Bottled at a robust 92 proof, it offers a textured, high-octane exploration of the Tequila Valley terroir redefined by Old World sweet wine influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 2025 CASK SYNERGY) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe 2025 Cask Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBy utilizing raisin-dried grape wine casks alongside Madeira French oak, Fortaleza achieves a structural weight and honeyed complexity that transcends standard Reposado parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassito di Caluso Debut:\u003c\/strong\u003e The first use of Italian dessert wine casks in the series, imparting notes of golden raisin, honey, and tamarind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e92-Proof Framework:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deliberate elevation in ABV to balance the additional tannin and sugar weight derived from the complex wine-cask components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditive-Free Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite the indulgent profile, every drop adheres to the Sauza family legacy of traditional, stone-oven, 100% tahona-crushed production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense cooked agave, caramel, and butter. Honeyed sweetness and golden raisin develop with air, balanced by citrus peel and a gentle floral lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and texturally substantial. Sweet stone fruit and honey transition into mid-palate notes of tart cherry, tamarind, and fine French oak tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long. A signature closing of dried fruit and persistent mineral-white pepper heat that sustains far beyond the standard Reposado vertical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Winter Vertical\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThe 2025 Blend represents the most ambitious cask program to date. While previous years leaned into Port or Sauternes, the Italian Passito influence provides a unique raisin-honey profile that is entirely new to the NOM 1493 library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #a67c52; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A technical masterpiece of multi-cask integration and agave purity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDestilería La Fortaleza (NOM 1493)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited Annual Reposado (Multi-Cask)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtraction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Tahona (Volcanic Stone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92 Proof \/ 46% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask Program\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassito di Caluso, Madeira, American Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025 (Winter Blend Series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fortaleza Winter Blend is one of the most prestigious \"vintage-dated\" programs in the spirits world. With the 2025 release featuring a maiden voyage for Passito di Caluso casks, it is a high-conviction target for vertical collectors. Given the limited global production of approximately 5,000–10,000 bottles, this release is subject to immediate allocation. Historically, Winter Blends have become centerpieces of the secondary market, with the 2025 expected to follow the rapid appreciation of the 2022 and 2023 vintages. Every bottle offered here features the iconic hand-painted piña cap and hand-blown glass, verified for pristine provenance and seal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully isolate the tamarind and golden raisin notes, enjoy this limited release \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a copita\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. The 92-proof structure benefits from 10–15 minutes of air; alternatively, \u003cstrong\u003ea few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e will lift the citrus and soften the French oak tannins. While it excels in a \u003cstrong\u003eTequila Manhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e, we recommend neat consumption to preserve the unique wine-cask integration of the Passito influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fortaleza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45111196287010,"sku":null,"price":549.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/FortWBB.jpg?v=1779913641","url":"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/fortaleza-reposado-winter-blend-2025","provider":"Midnight Whiskey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}