Tequilena Distillery / NOM 1146
Fuenteseca Cosecha Blanco
Blanco Tequila (Vintage-Dated) · Unaged (Vintage-Dated by Harvest Year)
Vintage-dated, variable-proof, and from the same master distiller behind budget darling Cimarron. Fuenteseca is where tequila meets fine wine ambition.
Rating Breakdown
Flavor Profile
Tasting Journey
Nose
Rich cooked agave, bright citrus, mineral complexity, floral notes varying by vintage, earthy depth, herbal character
Palate
Deep agave character, complex minerality, citrus, herbs, earthy depth, structured proof, vintage-specific character
Finish
Length: LongLong, complex, and clean with agave and mineral persistence evolving over minutes
Specs
Price / Value
MSRP: $70
Your Rating
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Our Score: 89/100
Pairings
Food
- Raw seafood
- delicate ceviche
- fine aged cheeses
- white truffle dishes
- refined Mexican cuisine
Cocktails
- Neat only. This is a study in terroir and vintage
- not a mixing ingredient.
Our Verdict
Fuenteseca Cosecha is where tequila meets fine wine ambition. Vintage-dated, artisanally produced, and showcasing the absolute best of what highland agave can deliver. The gateway to one of tequila's most revered producers.
Fuenteseca Cosecha is Enrique Fonseca's love letter to what tequila can become when price is no object and quality is the only consideration. The same master distiller who produces the crowd-pleasing Cimarron at $20 a liter turns his attention here to vintage-dated, variable-proof expressions that showcase the absolute pinnacle of highland agave character. The fact that one man operates at both ends of this spectrum—and excels at both—is one of the great stories in modern spirits.
The "Cosecha" (harvest year) designation means each release is vintage-specific, varying in proof and character depending on the year's growing conditions, the specific agave fields harvested, and the artisanal decisions made during production. It's an approach more commonly associated with Burgundy or Barolo than with tequila, and it rewards the same kind of contemplative attention.
The nose is rich and layered: deeply cooked agave, bright citrus, and mineral complexity create a foundation that's unmistakably Tequilena. Floral notes vary by vintage—some years lean more toward gardenia, others toward chamomile—while the earthy depth and herbal character remain consistent markers of Fonseca's house style.
On the palate, Fuenteseca delivers deep agave character with complex minerality, citrus, herbs, and an earthy depth that lesser producers can only aspire to. The higher proof (typically 43-46% ABV) gives the spirit structure and presence, while the vintage-specific character means no two releases are quite alike. This is tequila that demands—and rewards—comparison across years.
The finish is long, complex, and clean, with agave and mineral persistence that evolves over several minutes. It's the kind of finish that makes you set down the glass and simply reflect.
At $60-85, Fuenteseca Cosecha bridges the gap between Cimarron's budget appeal and ultra-premium ambition. The aged expressions (7, 9, 11, even 21 years) command serious secondary market prices and are considered among the finest tequilas ever produced. Start with the Cosecha Blanco and discover what makes Enrique Fonseca one of the most respected names in agave.
