Il Tesoro
Morovino’s “Treasure”
$30
Temporarily Sold Out
Coming Again Summer 2012
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This decadent, rich dessert wine came dangerously close to being called “Wow”! Because that is the first word that popped out of Mr. & Mrs. Vino’s mouths when they tasted the final blend. The base port is a blend of classic Portugese grapes. The wine is then fortified with brandy and enhanced with both natural raspberry and natural chocolate essences. The result is a wine that is all raspberry on the nose, beautiful classic port flavors on the mid palate and a bold, lingering finish of dark, dark chocolate.
Maybe “Wow” would have been a better name afterall – that’s the first word that has come out of the mouth of most of the people who have tasted it. Mrs. Vino likes this port-style wine all by itself. But it earns extra credit when drizzled over desserts – any dessert. Try it over cheese cake, creme brulee, fresh fruit or rice pudding.
GEEK SPEAK
Alcohol 19%
Sugar 10%
IL TESORO SUNDAE (how easy is this??? But it’s a fancy-schmancy party dessert)
4 Martini glasses
4 Costco brownie bites
4 small scoops Vanilla Bean ice cream
4 ounces Il Tesoro
4 dollops of whip cream
Some assembly required: Start with the Martini glass (everything is prettier when served in a Martini glass). Put a brownie bite in the bottom of the Martini glass. Put a scoop of Vanilla Bean ice cream on top of the brownie. Drizzle 1 ounce (or more, who’s counting) of Il Tesoro over the ice cream. Top with a dollop of whip cream. Extra credit for chocolate shavings. Yummmmm.
