Contessa's Wine List, Contessa Wine Cellars of Southwest Michigan

Contessa's Wine List

Red Wines

Cabernet Franc 2010 - $23.99 - A dry medium bodied red, aged in Hungarian Oak, has a rich peppery dance on the tongue and a wonderfully smooth finish. Perfect paired with a truffle from The Chocolate Garden. Great for the cellar. RS 0.2%, Alc. 12%

Merlot 2008 - $23.99 - This full-bodied red was aged in Hungarian Oak for 18 months creating a beautifully rich wine with a tremendous oak finish. Try this with a chocolate covered espresso bean from The Vineyard Gourmet. RS 0.3%, Alc. 12%

Tre Tenores 2009 - $ 29.99 - (three tenors) A barrel select full-bodied Bordeaux style sings its way onto your palate and into your heart. Enjoy in front of a warm fire on a cold winter day, or pair with a succulent filet mignon. (Limited bottling) RS 0.3%, Alc. 12%

Rosa d’amore - $16.99 - (rose of love) A full, rich, dry wine, with the perfect balance of fruit and tannins. Deep garnet color. This is a wine to enjoy with an Italian meal. RS 1.0, Alc. 12%

Lago Rosso - $9.99 - (red lake) This medium bodied semi-dry wine has a hint of sweetness and lots of berry flavor on the tongue, with a very smooth finish. Pair this with a Lago Rosso truffle from the Chocolate Garden. RS 2.0%, Alc. 12%

Dolce Vita - $ 9.99 - (sweet life) This sweet wine with its Concord attributes is a favorite for those who enjoy reds without the bite of all the tannins. RS 7%, Alc. 12%

Fruit Wines

Black Raspberry - $29.99 - Produced naturally with No Sulfites added and fresh, whole fruit fermentation. This very smooth wine is full of rich fruit flavor and finishes like a port. Serve as a cordial along with a piece of fudge from The Vineyard Gourmet. RS 4.0, Alc. 16%

Blueberry - $11.99 - Whole fruit fermentation leaves all the antioxidants as you appreciate this sweet fruit wine. Enjoy it for your health as much as the flavor. Pair with fresh fruit or cheesecake. Use frozen blueberries to cool the wine in the summer. RS 10%, Alc 13%

Cherry - $11.99 - A great dessert wine paired with an apple pie from Grandpa's Cider Mill. Whole fruit fermentation gives this wine a deep rich color and flavor with a tart finish. RS 11.0%, Alc. 12%

White Wines

Pinot Grigio 2010 - $16.99 - Made from the classic Italian vinifera grape, this dry wine has citrus and peaches on the nose, with light and crisp tropical flavors on the finish. Pair with seafood-especially poached salmon. RS 0.2%, Alc. 12%

Chardonnay Barrel Select 2009 - $29.99 - Our newest style~ aged in French Oak barrels. Perfectly paired with an appetizer of crab cakes and smoked cheese. (Limited bottling of only 56 cases.) RS 0.2%, Alc. 12%

Divino - $11.99 - (divine) Made with a blend of Riesling and Chardonel. This dry wine is light, crisp, refreshing and great with a White Chocolate truffle from The Chocolate Garden. RS 0.7%, Alc. 12%

Bianco Bello - $9.99 - (lovely white) This French-American blend is semi-sweet and full of floral aromas. Combine this wine with spicy Thai, Asian or Cajun food. RS 3.0%, Alc. 10%

Celeste - $9.99 - (heavenly) A soft green apple nose, with a hint of honey on the palate and a sweet finish. Try this heated in the winter or with an array of flavored salsas from Grandpa's Cider Mill. RS 7.0%, Alc. 12%

Rose’ Wine

Prediletto Blush - $9.99 - (darling blush) This French-American blend contains red and white grapes to create a sweet rose' with crisp berry flavors. A perfect patio wine paired with chocolate covered strawberries, fresh fruit, and cheese. You may try frozen raspberries in the glass to keep the wine cool on that hot summer day. RS 7.0%, Alc. 12%

*RS% = residual sugar

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