This proprietary red blend is crafted with 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Zinfandel, 18% Syrah, 8% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, and 2% Petite Sirah. With a captivating dark red hue, this full-bodied red wine dazzles the senses the moment it hits the glass. On the nose, the fresh aromas of wild berries are interlaced with nuances of fresh lavender, dark chocolate truffle, baking spices, and cigar box. As the profile expands on the palate, the generous flavors of ripe blackberry, blueberry, dark cherry, and fresh currants are layered with hints of cocoa, cassis, allspice, and wild sage. The plush and velvety texture, bright acidity, fine tannins, and firm structure make this a beautiful wine to enjoy now, or age in your cellar. Pairs well with blue cheese, wild mushroom risotto, slow-roasted pork with creamy herb sauce, garlic-crusted rack of lamb, and grilled steaks with chimichurri sauce.
Specs
Varietal Blend: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Zinfandel, 18% Syrah, 8% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Petite Sirah
With a focus on tradition and family, relationships are at the heart of Muscardini Cellars, and at that heart’s core are the relationships that proprietor, Michael Muscardini has cultivated in the vineyards with the growers he receives phenomenal fruit from every year. Michael Muscardini’s passion for Old World varietals extends beyond crafting exceptional Sangiovese, Barbera, Brunello-style vintages and Super Tuscan-style wines, Muscardini Cellars wine conjures up a la dolce vita celebration which reflects Michael’s indefatigable tasting and lifestyle research on his sojourns to Italy.
Michael has forged deep relationships with Sonoma growers since founding Muscardini Cellars more than fifteen years ago. These close ties have established consistent sourcing of some of the area’s finest fruit in pursuit of superb Italian blends and non-Italian varietals met with an Italian winemaking approach. The results of these collaborations have been nothing short of extraordinary.
Michael Muscardini founded Muscardini Cellars to celebrate family, fellowship, and the storied Italian culture. Inspired by his grandfather and frequently extended holidays to Tuscany, Michael Muscardini remains committed to blazing his own trail, crafting highly regarded single vineyard varietals and robust Italian blends.
From our family to your family.
Michael Muscardini shares his zest for life and profound appreciation for the fruit of the vine with the Muscardini Cellars wine portfolio which consists of mostly single-vineyard, limited-production wines. The mission of Muscardini Cellars is to culminate the knowledge, tradition, and respect of more than a century of family experience in the industry with wines that artfully capture flavor and spirit.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
2019 Muscardini Fortuna Red Blend - $100 = 25.63%
Reverse Wine Snob offered this as a two pack “Saturday Splurge” with the '19 Cab in November:
…two absolutely lovely, deep, serious wines…
The 2019 Muscardini Fortuna opens with a very enticing bouquet full of rich, succulent dark berry fruit along with well-integrated baking spice, some lovely aromatic floral notes and touches of vanilla. The aromas become particularly savory and deep after it has some time to breathe.
Tasting the wine reveals it to be smooth and silky, complex, well structured and with great balance, depth and acidity. The flavors are similar to the nose with all those same touches and then some. It is at its best after a few hours of air so give it time to breathe.
It ends dry, a bit chalky and grippy on the very long finish and was similar on day 2. Truly an excellent blend, this is a really delicious, serious wine. Taste: 10 (94+ points) Cellar Selection.
Sorry for the delay in posting, had a bunch of early morning meetings, so I could not post until now.
Initial impression when unboxing: This bottle is heavy. Nice screen printed label on the bottle.
I did an initial PnP while pairing this with some prime rib.
Color is a very dark purple and completely opaque, even around the edges.
The weather has been going oscillating like crazy near me, so I’m completely congested. I can’t detect much of a nose, but that is me, not the wine.
On the palette, this wine goes through three or four changes from initial taste to the finish. It starts with some black pepper to currants to black berries and finally white pepper. There are notes of sage throughout. It is a ride, when newly opened. I held back a glass until the following day and the wine was much more integrated without the big jumps in taste, although the primary notes were the same. For this reason, I think it might be best to sit this one down for a bit longer or at least give it some time to rest to let the bottle shock subside.
My overall impression is that this is what you really want in a red blend. It has a variety of notes that complement each other well. You can tell they didn’t skim on effort for this bottle.
At $24/bottle, this is a steal if you have space. I personally don’t, so I’m contemplating getting the two-pack.
I’ll check in periodically, in case anyone has any questions.
2019 Muscardini Fortuna Proprietary Red Blend
Tasting Notes
Specs
What’s Included
2-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$900/Case for 12x 2019 Muscardini Fortuna Proprietary Red Blend at Muscardini Cellars
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Mar 24 - Tuesday, Mar 25
2019 Muscardini Fortuna Red Blend
2 bottles for $64.99 $32.50/bottle + $4/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $289.99 $24.17/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
2019 Muscardini Fortuna Red Blend - $100 = 25.63%
Reverse Wine Snob offered this as a two pack “Saturday Splurge” with the '19 Cab in November:
…two absolutely lovely, deep, serious wines…
The 2019 Muscardini Fortuna opens with a very enticing bouquet full of rich, succulent dark berry fruit along with well-integrated baking spice, some lovely aromatic floral notes and touches of vanilla. The aromas become particularly savory and deep after it has some time to breathe.
Tasting the wine reveals it to be smooth and silky, complex, well structured and with great balance, depth and acidity. The flavors are similar to the nose with all those same touches and then some. It is at its best after a few hours of air so give it time to breathe.
It ends dry, a bit chalky and grippy on the very long finish and was similar on day 2. Truly an excellent blend, this is a really delicious, serious wine. Taste: 10 (94+ points) Cellar Selection.
fwiw
@kaolis I don’t know the exact price of the two pack but the RWS write up mentions $36 off the suggested retails of $72 and $75…
Sorry for the delay in posting, had a bunch of early morning meetings, so I could not post until now.
Initial impression when unboxing: This bottle is heavy. Nice screen printed label on the bottle.
I did an initial PnP while pairing this with some prime rib.
Color is a very dark purple and completely opaque, even around the edges.
The weather has been going oscillating like crazy near me, so I’m completely congested. I can’t detect much of a nose, but that is me, not the wine.
On the palette, this wine goes through three or four changes from initial taste to the finish. It starts with some black pepper to currants to black berries and finally white pepper. There are notes of sage throughout. It is a ride, when newly opened. I held back a glass until the following day and the wine was much more integrated without the big jumps in taste, although the primary notes were the same. For this reason, I think it might be best to sit this one down for a bit longer or at least give it some time to rest to let the bottle shock subside.
My overall impression is that this is what you really want in a red blend. It has a variety of notes that complement each other well. You can tell they didn’t skim on effort for this bottle.
At $24/bottle, this is a steal if you have space. I personally don’t, so I’m contemplating getting the two-pack.
I’ll check in periodically, in case anyone has any questions.