Fortaleza
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Founded by Guillermo Sauza, the great-great-grandson of Don Cenobio Sauza, Fortaleza revived fully traditional production, tahona milling, open fermentation, and copper pot stills, at the original family estate in the town of Tequila. It is widely regarded as the reference point for traditional blanco.
Expressions in the Index
| Bottle | Category | Price | Score | Purity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanco Still Strength | Blanco, 46% | ~$90 | 96 Exceptional | Verified Pure |
| Blanco | Blanco | ~$55 | 95 Exceptional | Verified Pure |
| Reposado | Reposado | ~$60 | 93 Outstanding | Verified Pure |
| Añejo | Añejo | ~$75 | 92 Outstanding | Verified Pure |
| Reposado - Winter Blend 2019 | Reposado | Not listed | 90 Outstanding | Unverified |
| Reposado - Winter Blend 2020 | Reposado | Not listed | 89 Excellent | Unverified |
Scores are set blind by a five member panel. Methodology