MUSCARDINI
2012 TESORO (Treasure)
Proprietary Red Blend

Double Gold - 2017 American Fine Wines Comp.
Best of Class - 2017 California State Fair Comp.

In the 1970s and 80s, Italian wine underwent a quality revolution, especially in Tuscany, where quality-minded producers bucked government regulations and planted the grapes that they felt would perform best in their unique terroir. The resulting wines were often blends of French and Italian grapes. In California our own quality revolution was happening around the same time, but mostly revolved around French grapes, and it is only recently that more focus has been put on finding land suited to Italian varieties. One of those leading the charge for quality Italian varietal wines in California is Michael Muscardini, a frequent WineHeist collaborator.  This wine was made in the Super Tuscan style and barrel aged for fourteen months. The varietals were fermented separately and then blended four months before bottling. 52% Napa Sangiovese, 24% Deerfield Syrah, and 24% Cassata Cabernet Sauvignon.

The 2012 Tesoro is deep, dark and inky, this new blend starts with lofty aromas of wild berries, ripe red fruits, fresh violets, cocoa, fine leather, and cigar box. On the palate, the rich flavors are highlighted by intensive notes of brambly blackberry, dark cherry, cassis, black currant, roasted plum, cocoa, vanilla, savory spices, smooth and silky texture, with a long, engaging finish. Drinks well now and will for another decade. A fantastic wine to pair with slow-roasted pork, duck, beef tenderloin, hearty stews, and Osso Bucco.

Winemaker: Michael Muscardini
Appellation: Sonoma County
Varietals: 51% Sangiovese, 25% Syrah, and 24% Cabernet Sauvignon
Barrel Aging: 36 months
Harvested: September 7, 2012
Bottled: May 12, 2016
Alcohol: 14.8%
Cases Produced: 614

Tasting Notes  PDF

About The Winery...

Muscardini Cellars graces Sonoma Valley’s (Valley of the Moon) Monte Terra with its estate grape vines, family home and barrel room. You are welcome to visit us in their Kenwood tasting room. 

History of Muscardini Cellars
1892, when Michael Muscardini's grandfather, Emilio Alchera, was born in the village of Calliano, just outside of the city of Asti in the Piemonte region. Emilio came to America in 1909 via Ellis Island in New York.  After heading to the West Coast by train to meet his two brothers, Antonio and Louis, he settled in San Francisco.  Emilio began his living in California by helping to dig the Caldecott Tunnel, which connects the East Bay to Contra Costa County. After saving his money, he began to buy and run corner grocery stores where he sold fine bulk wines, and in his spare time made a red table wine for the family.  His business would eventually become the "St. Helena Napa Valley Wine Company."

Learn more at www.muscardinicellars.com.

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