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Red Wine, Dry

Alluring aromas of blackberry, ripe cherry, and fresh herbs. Aged in our Italian-made oak vats, this medium-bodied red wine is soft on the palate with a long, gentle finish. Enjoy this wine along the Coast of Lake Pepin.

Previous Vintages:
~ Cotes Du Pepin Red 2013 was a Gold Medal Winner (90 Points) at the Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
~ Cotes Du Pepin Red 2012 was a Gold Medal Winner (90 Points) at the San Diego International Wine Competition.

$25 per bottle / $270 per case

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Red Wine, Dry

This is a bold, medium-bodied red wine with aromas of raspberry, cherry, and roasted hazelnut. It has been lightly oaked.

Previous Vintages:
~ Marquette 2013 was a Gold Medal winner at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
~ Marquette 2012 was a Gold Medal winner (90 Points) at the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.

$26 per bottle / $280.80 per case

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Red Wine, Dry

Nicely oaked. Blackberry and cherry fruit. Spicy earthy complexity. Foch and Marquette. While it is the winemaker that makes the wine, Terra shows that it is the soil that defines the wine.

Silver Medal  |  2018 San Diego International Wine Competition

Previous Vintages:
~ Terra 2011 was a Silver Medal winner at the Monterey International Wine Competition

$19 per bottle / $205.20 per case

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Red Wine, Dry

A dry red wine with a slight fruity nose and hints of black cherry and mocha.  This medium-body wine offers complex flavors of plum and black berry and has been aged in French oak for 2 years.  Goes well with spiced foods and steak.  A classical Frontenac varietal.

Silver Medal | 88 Points
Monterey International Wine Competition

Previous Vintages:
~ Frontenac 2013 was a Silver Medal winner (88 Points) at the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.
~ Frontenac 2012 was a Gold Medal winner (89 Points) at the San Diego International Wine Competition.

$24 per bottle / $259.20 per case

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Red Wine, Dry

Our Marquette Reserve is a dry wine produced by extended cold fermentation on skins. It is aged in French Oak producing a medium body wine with black currant, blackberry, and some spiciness. It is released three years after harvest.

Previous Vintages:
~ Marquette Reserve 2014 received a Silver Medal at the 2018 Monterey International Wine Competition
~ Marquette Reserve 2013 was named Best American Hybrid Wine at the 2017 Monterey International Wine Competition
~ Marquette Reserve 2013 received a Platinum Medal (94 Points) at 2017 Monterey International Wine Competition
~ Marquette Reserve 2011 received a Silver Medal (87 Points) at the Critics Challenge International Wine Competition

$35 per bottle / $378.00 per case

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Red Wine, Dry

This blend of Foch, Marquette, and Frontenac is aged with French Oak, creating a spicy, well-balanced, medium body wine with blackberry and cherry fruit. It is released three years after harvest. 

Silver Medal
San Diego International Wine Competition

Previous Vintages:
~ Terra 2013 Reserve was a Gold Medal winner (92 Points) in the Monterey International Wine Competition
~ Terra 2012 Reserve was a Gold Medal winner in the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
~ Terra 2011 Reserve was a Silver Medal winner (87 Points) at the Critics Challenge International Wine Competition

$28 per bottle / $302.40 per case

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Red Wine, Dry

Our latest release, Frontenac Reserve 2015 is a dry wine produced by extended cold fermentation on skins. It is a blend of wine aged in American Oak creating a complex, full-bodied wine of black cherry, black currant, and berry aromas and flavor.

Previous Vintages:
~Frontenac Reserve 2013 was a Silver Medal winner at the Monterey International Wine Competition

$30 per bottle / $324 per case

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Red Wine, Dry

Aromas and flavors of blackberry and black cherry with a hint of roasted almond and vanilla. It is a vibrant unoaked Marquette wine that pairs well with most foods and most friends.

Rosso honors our friends, Martino and Rossina of Zagarolo, Italy, who inspired our first vineyard. You can enjoy it with your amici.

Silver Medal
Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition

Previous Vintages:
~ Rosso D'Amici 2012 received 86 points at the Ultimate Wine Challenge

$22 per bottle / $237.60 per case

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Red Wine, Dry

Pepin Nouveau is our first wine to be bottled from the 2018 harvest. It is a young, dry, medium-bodied wine, with a fruity aroma and berry flavors - perfect for your holiday meals and parties!

Previous Vintages:
~ Pepin Nouveau 2013 was a Gold Medal Winner (90 Points) at the Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.

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$16 per bottle / $192 per case

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Red Wine, Dry

Dry, light body red, fresh nose and flavors of cherry and dark fruits. Named after our first viticulturist's hometown in Brazil, she recommends it with pasta, pizza, and panini.

Gold Medal  |  90 Points
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition

$16 per bottle / $172.80 per case

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Red Wine, Sweet

A nice, sweet table wine with a rich, fruity flavor and a nice dried fruit nose. 

Silver Medal  |  88 Points
Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition

$19 per bottle / $205.20 per case

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Red Wine, Sweet

A medium-bodied, sweet red wine, Cinque Figlie 2015 is nicely balanced with black cherry and dried fruit flavors, red fruit aromas and a hint of mocha. It has been aged in French Oak.

Gold Medal | 93 Points
Monterey International Wine Competition

85 Points
Ultimate Wine Challenge

Previous Vintages:
~ Cinque Figlie 2013 was a Platinum Medal winner (94 Points) at the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition
~ Cinque Figlie 2012 was a Silver Medal winner (87 Points) at the Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition

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$25 per bottle / $270 per case

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Rosé Wine

A dry rosé wine. A blend of Brianna, Petite Pearl, and Frontenac Gris. Tropical fruit and apricot aromas and flavors. It may remind you of the sun. Drink chilled or at room temperature.

Silver Medal  |  2018 San Francisco International Wine Competition

Previous Vintages:
~ Sole 2011 was a Bronze Medal winner at the U.S. National Wine Competition

$20 per bottle / $216 per case

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Rosé Wine

A semi-sweet, medium-bodied rosé with an explosion of tropical fruit, apricot and pineapple. Serve at room temperature or chilled.  

Platinum Medal  |  94 Points
Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition

Gold Medal  |  91 Points
Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition

Silver Medal
Monterey International Wine Competition

Silver Medal
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Previous Vintages:
~ Musetta 2012 won 84 Points at the Ultimate Wine Challenge.

$18 per bottle / $194.40 per case

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White Wine, Dry

Dry, medium body white wine with flora and citrus aromas. A blend of La Crescent and Prairie Star. Stone fruit and citrus flavors. It evokes Lake Pepin, the home of Villa Bellezza.

Double Gold Medal (98 Points)
Best Hybrid Blend
2018 San Francisco International Wine Competition

Previous Vintages:
~ Cotes Du Pepin White 2014 was a Silver Medal winner at the 2016 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.
~ Cotes Du Pepin White 2013 was a Silver Medal winner (89 Points) at the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.
~ Cotes Du Pepin White 2012 was a Gold Medal winner (92 Points) at the San Diego International Wine Competition.
~ Cotes Du Pepin White 2011 was a Silver Medal winner at the San Diego International Wine Competition.

$21 per bottle / $226.80 per case

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White Wine, Dry

Our pearl of the woods is a blend which has been aged with Wisconsin-grown acacia. Acacia imparts complexity with lower levels of tannins than oak. The result is a dry full-bodied wine featuring fruity aromas and flavors with a hint of floral. This is our winemakers' favorite white wine.

Gold Medal  |  91 Points
Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition

Silver Medal
Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition

$25 per bottle / $270 per case

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White Wine, Dry

Our pearl of the woods is a blend which has been aged with Wisconsin-grown acacia. Acacia imparts complexity with lower levels of tannins than oak. The result is a dry full-bodied wine featuring fruity aromas and flavors with a hint of floral. This is our winemakers' favorite white wine.

Gold Medal  |  93 Points
Monterey International Wine Competition

Previous Vintages:
~ Perla Del Bosco 2016 was a Gold Medal winner (91 Points) at the Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition.
~ Perla Del Bosco 2016 was a Silver Medal winner at the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition

$25 per bottle / $270 per case

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White Wine, Dry

A medium-bodied dry white wine, lightly oaked in French Oak. Its vanilla aroma and caramel notes pair well with salmon and rich sauces. Best served at room temperature or slightly chilled. 

Previous Vintages:
~ Pepin Blanc 2012 won 84 Points at the Ultimate Wine Challenge

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$15 per bottle / $162 per case

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White Wine, Dry

Medium body, dry wine, aromas and flavors of pear, honey, and citrus with a clean finish. It is a blend of Prairie Star and Edelweiss. Petit Blanc is a refreshing wine for your meals and revelries.

Previous Vintages:
~ Petit Blanc 2015 won 87 Points at the Ultimate Wine Challenge
~ Petit Blanc 2016 won a Platinum medla (94 Points) at the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition

$17 per bottle / $183.60 per case

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White Wine, Dry

A medium-bodied, well-balanced, dry white wine with a great nose of citrus and peach.

Silver Medal
Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition 

Silver Medal
Monterey International Wine Competition

Previous Vintages:
~ St. Pepin 2013 was a Silver Medal winner (89 Points) at the Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
~ St. Pepin 2014 was a Silver Medal winner at the International Cold Climate Wine Competition
~ St. Pepin 2015 was a Silver Medal winner at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
~ St. Pepin 2015 was a Silver Medal winner (88 Points) at the San Diego International Wine Competition

$21 per bottle / $226.80 per case

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White Wine, Dry

A blend of Edelweiss and Brianna grapes. Dry and medium bodied with a combination of apricot, peach, and citrus fruits. A perfect wine for the Riva (banks) of Lake Pepin.

Gold Medal  |  90 Points
Monterey International Wine Competition

Previous Vintages:
~ Riva 2016 was a Gold Medal winner (91 Points) in the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition
~ Riva 2016 was a Silver Medal winner in the Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
~ Riva 2013 was a Bronze Medal winner at the International Wine Channel TV Awards Competition

$19 per bottle / $205.20 per case

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White Wine, Semi-Sweet

A semi-sweet medium-body wine with apricot and apple aromas and flavors with floral notes. A blend of La Crescent and Prairie Star.

This wine is true to the local Maiden Rock legend which teaches that it is better to enjoy a great wine than to settle for second best.

Best of Class
San Francisco Chronicle 2018 Wine Competition

Gold Medal  |  92 Points
Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition

Gold Medal  |  90 Points
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition

Previous Vintages:
~ Zitella 2014 was a Gold Medal winner (93 Points) at the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition
~ Zitella 2013 was a Silver Medal winner (87 Points) at the Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition.

$18 per bottle / $194.40 per case

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White Wine, Semi-Sweet

Sweet white wine with up-front floral aromas of honeysuckle and orange blossom. Medium body with apricot and citrus flavors. La Crescent wine lovers will find this pairs well with most foods--or by itself.

Platinum Medal  |  94 Points
Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition

Silver Medal
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition

Previous Vintages:
~ La Crescent 2015 was a Double Gold winner (94 Points) at the San Francisco International Wine Competition
~ La Crescent 2015 was a Gold Medal (93 Points) at the Monterey International Wine Competition
~ La Crescent 2013 was a Gold Medal winner (90 Points) at the San Francisco International Wine Competition.

$21 per bottle / $226.80 per case

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White Wine, Semi-Sweet

Fruity nose of pineapple, quince, and pear. It is a fresh medium body Brianna with good mouthfeel that pairs well with most foods and most friends.

Bianco honors our friends, Martino and Rossina of Zagarolo, Italy, who inspired our first vineyard. You can enjoy it with your amici.

Silver Medal  |  2018 San Diego International Wine Competition

Previous Vintages:
~ Bianco d'Amici 2012 won 86 Points at the Ultimate Wine Challenge

$17 per bottle / $183.6 per case

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White Wine, Sweet

A blend of Brianna, Edelweiss, and Prairie Star. This medium body white wine has Tropical fruit and apricot aromas with a hint of roasted almond. A nice white table wine.

Double Gold
2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Gold  |  92 Points
2019 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition

Previous Vintages:
~ Tavola White 2016 was a Gold Medal winner in the International Cold Climate Wine Competition
~ Tavola White 2016 was a Gold Medal winner (93 Points) at the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition
~ Tavola White 2014 was a Gold Medal winner (93 Points) at the Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
~ Tavola White 2013 won 85 Points at the Ultimate Wine Challenge

$19 per bottle / $205.20 per case

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Sparkling Wine

Our first sparkling wine is fit for celebrations large and small. Brillante reveals aromas of grapefruit and tropical fruits with a slight floral nose. 

Silver Medal  |  88 Points
San Diego International Wine Competition

$25 per bottle / $270 per case

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Sparkling Wine

Brillante Rose is a pink sparkling wine from St. Pepin, Petite Pearl and Swenson Red grapes. It is made by the Charmat method and a good match for your most festive celebrations.

$27 per bottle / $291.60 per case

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White Dessert Wine
(500 ml)

A well balanced dessert wine with a subtle fruity nose, flavors of pineapple with hints of tangerine and citrus. Very clean finish and pairs well with shortbread cookies.

Platinum Medal  |  94 Points
Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition

Director's Award ~ Best Native American White (sweet)
Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition

Previous Vintages:
~ Dolce White 2015 was a Platinum Medal winner (96 pts) at the 2016 Monterey International Wine Completion
~Dolce White 2015 was named Best American Hybrid White at the 2016 Monterey International Wine Completion
~ Dolce White 2015 was a Gold Medal winner (90 pts) at the 2016 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition

$24 per bottle / $259.20 per case

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Red Dessert Wine
(500 ml)

Sweet wine. A fruity black cherry nose. Smooth mouthfeel with fabulous flavors of vanilla, cinnamon and clove. One bottle is a perfect dessert for two.

Gold Medal | 92 Points
Monterey International Wine Competition

Previous Vintages:
~ Dolce Red 2013 was a Silver Medal winner (88 Points) in the Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition
~ Dolce Red 2011 was a Silver Medal winner at the San Diego International Wine Competition

$25 per bottle / $270 per case

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White Dessert Wine; Ice Wine

This wine is produced from grapes which have been left on the vines to freeze. The grapes are gathered in the winter, pressed, and fermented. The result is an intensely flavorful, sweet dessert wine.

Silver Medal
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Previous Vintages:
~ Frontenac Gris 2013 Ice Wine was a Platinum Award winner (94 Points) at the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition

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$40 per bottle / $432 per case

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White Dessert Wine; Ice Wine

This wine is produced from grapes which have been left on the vine to freeze. The grapes are gathered in the winter, pressed, and fermented. The result is an intensely flavorful sweet wine.

Silver Medal
Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition

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$40 per bottle / $432 per case