Bella Vino

Vintage Wines: Red

Bella Vino's Vintage Wines are slightly diluted with the facility's purified water system. Bella Vino carries the Celebration del mondo from it's exclusive distributor, Advintage Distribution. Each batch provides 30 bottles (750 ml) and includes corks.

$139.95 CDN + tax

Red Wines

Australian Shiraz
Australia's crème de la crème, (in France, it's known as Syrah) Shiraz offers a full-bodied and intense wine that is elegant and fascinating. Due to its versatility, this grape represents something different to each individual. With its deep red colour you will discover hints of prune and cherry aromas. This wine will benefit from moderate aging.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Full.

Californian Cabernet Shiraz
The combination of the Shiraz and Cabernet varietals is an excellent marriage. While Shiraz gives body and heavy mouth-feel, Cabernet Sauvignon adds perfect acidity and fruit flavour. The result of this combination is a deep red wine with intense aromas and peppery taste.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Medium/Full.

Californian Cabernet Sauvignon
This noble grape varietal is grown in many countries worldwide and has gained considerable recognition in California. It produces a deep red, tannic wine with herbaceous and earthy aromas. It will develop a more complex bouquet with aging.

California Red Zinfandel
Zinfandel hails from Puglia region in south eastern Italy but has in recent years become a famous wine in California. It is a most flavourful, full-bodied, deep red wine with savoury spice, port and earth notes. Subtly oaked, it can be enjoyed either young or aged. Perfect with veal dishes or spicy Asian foods.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Full.

Chilean Carmenere
The name Carmenere may come from "Carmine", and the colour immediately brings to mind the passion for which Chile is best known. To the nose it gives intense herbaceous perfumes, which expand to black current sweet, liquorices, rhubarb and eucalyptus. Smooth and very full-bodied on the palate, it is warm and tannic, with a long persistence. To be enjoyed with stuffed game, grilled red meat and lamb.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Full.

Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon
The vineyards of Chili produce great selection of varietals also due to the abundance of sunshine and irrigation from the water of the Andres. Made from the robust Cabernet Sauvignon grape, this wine results in a purple/red colour with hints of black currant, raspberry and vanilla. Rich and full with intense flavours, the finish being smooth, soft and round. Best served with seasoned lamb or beef, grilled vegetables and spicy cheeses.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Full.

Chilean Cabernet Merlot
This South American blend quickly became a favourite of all wine lovers alike. Balanced in acidity and tannins, it creates a rich and well-balanced wine, which is age worthy. Perfect to server with any grilled meats or just as a great sipping wine.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Medium.

Chilean Merlot
Dark garnet colour. Spicy and ripe black currant aromas are followed by appealing chocolate and oaky vanilla notes. Full, juicy black-fruit flavours on the palate with a good acidity, leading towards a medium finish. Well balanced and fruity, in the mouth it is rounded and dry with soft tannins. Delicious to accompany a variety of red meats, it also pairs well with a simple roasted chicken.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Medium.

European VVDCR
This famous Burgundy style wine is produced from prized blend of varietals, including Petite Syrah. A rich aroma with flavours of ripe plums and fields berries. This smooth, tannic and dry wine is deep cherry red in colour. Its character develops with aging.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Medium/Full.

European Marjolais
Create in order to celebrate the French tradition of "Vin nouveau" (New Wine), this wine is best enjoyed young. Fruity light in acidity, this violet red wine proves to be the perfect red wine for any occasion.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Medium.

European Verteux Rouge
This medium-bodied wine offers a bouquet, and flavours of the ripe raspberries and black cherries. Dry with light tannins, deep red colour with glints of mahogany, best aged several months. Perfect for all occasions.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Medium.

Italian Amarone
This impressive wine is produced from three Valpolicella varieties such as Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. According to the traditional method for the production of Amarone. Only the best of grapes with an optimal ripeness are chosen for these vintage wines. Becoming one of North America's more popular wines, Amarone is still a well-kept secret. Several months aging is recommended.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Full.

Italian Dolcetto
Grown in the Piedmont region of Italy, this varietal produces soft, mellow, ruby red wine. Fruity with subtle tannins with an abundance of aromas meant to be consumed young. Serve with meat, pizza, Portobello mushrooms, or mild cheeses.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Medium.

Italian Barolo
The Emperor of the Piedmont reds, Barolo is a rich and tannic wine derived from the Nebbiolo grape. It features an extraordinary range of flavours including mixed ripe fruit, field berries and fine herbs. A hearty portion of oak makes this wine perfect for aging. Pairs well with meats and tomato pasta dishes.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Full.

Italian Chianti Style
The pride of Italy, Chianti earns its character from a prized blend of varietal grapes. It's heavy and lively character is well balanced with earth and fruit tomes, the colour being a brilliant clear red. There is no doubt that this classic is best served with pasta. Moderate aging is recommended.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Full.

Italian Montepulciano
From the famous Montepulciano d'Abruzzo region, this ruby red grape offers a smooth yet complex wine. Its mild fruit flavour has distinctive plum notes, complemented by oak and earth tones. Spicy when young, it develops a more rounded character with the age.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Full.

Italian Merlot
A dark, rich, Italian grape varietal producing a dry, smooth wine with excellent character. It has a rich flavour and aroma, earthy tones with plum and fruit flavours. Excellent young, its character develops quickly within a month of aging.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Medium.

Italian Negro Amaro
This wine is the Salento's symbol of the coexistence of colour, force and poetry, elegance with unique scents. Consistent and ruby red in colour. To the nose, the adventure starts with ripe plums and black cherries and ends with tobacco, cacao, balsamic hints and sweet spices. A full-body, wide structure, elegant and persistent tannins. Unforgettable with red meat such as filet mignon with mushrooms.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Full.

Italian Nebbiolo
This grape is the root of famous Italian wines such as Barolo and Barbaresco. It is the most important varietal of the Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta regions. Nebbiolo provides a powerful dry and robust wine with an intense aroma. This wine makes an excellent accompaniment for any dinner party.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Full.

Italian Novello Rosso
Novello, which means "new", is the Italian ally to the Beaujolais cousin. Made primarily with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese, Novello is a different way to interpret red wines. Its pleasantness makes it an every day choice even more in the summer. Ruby red in colour with concentration of fresh fruity sensations and predominant blackberry hint makes it a sure success. Highly recommended with delicate food such as poultry or vegetarian dishes for your patio dinners.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Full.

New Zealand Pinot Noir
Originating in Europe this varietal is now grown throughout the world. This New Zealand variety grows well in calcareous soil and appreciates the climate of the southern hemisphere. Classic, fruity, floral and full-bodied, the addition of oak gives a happy union of grape earthiness. Aging is recommended.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Full.

South African Red Chanel
Another invention based on the European heritage and pioneer spirit. A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc produces a deep ruby red wine, very consistent. Enjoy the persuasive scent, unforgettable ripe red fruit essences with the predominant cherry, then mint and chocolate on a boisé field. The taste is opulent, rich full-bodied. Great with any red meat but its best performance is with a tender New York sirloin steak.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Full.

South African Pinotage
At great request here again from 4 Continent Limited Edition. Pinotage is probably South African winemakers' more valuable invention. Pinotage is an ideal marriage between a noble grape such as Pinot and Cinsault, resistance and extremely consistent. The result is a rustic, ruby red, dry and full-bodied wine with depth and bursting with flavour. It possesses complex fruit flavours of wild berries and a slight spiciness with a delicious almond ending. Perfect with roasted or BBQ red meat, string cheese and nuts.
Sweetness: 0; Body: Full.