Our Wines…

Below are the ultra-premium varietal wines that we produce at Bella Cavalli…both red and white. And with each wine we’ve added a little bit of its history so you will know where it all started from and generally what you can expect when you order one of these vintages.

To order any wine, merely click the Order button next to it. This will automatically transfer you to the wine order sheet where you can choose the wine or wines you want along with the number of bottles you would like. Additional information for your credit card purchase can also be entered here and the final cost will include the appropriate shipping and preparation fees. If there is no Order button next to the name of the wine, it is not available at this time.

The Red Wines of Bella Cavalli

Cabernet Sauvignon available 2010

A well established and greatly respected varietal with an outstanding history in the Santa Ynez Valley and is also the most widely planted and significant grape in the Medoc district of France's famous Bordeaux region. Cabernet Sauvignon began to emerge as America's most popular varietal red wine in the mid-60s and by the late 1980s, it had replaced "burgundy" as a consumer's generic term for red wine. Typically, Cabernet Sauvignon wines have the aroma of black currants with a slight degree of bell pepper.

Pinot Noir available NOW

Pinot Noir is one of the oldest grape varieties to be cultivated for the purpose of making wine. Ancient Romans knew this grape as Helvenacia Minor and vinified it as early as the first century AD. Pinot Noir creates a lasting impression on the palate and in the memory. Its aroma is often one of the most complex of all varietals and can be intense with a ripegrape or black cherry aroma, frequently accented by a pronounced spiciness that suggests cinnamon, sassafras, or mint. Ripe tomato, mushroom, and barnyard are also common descriptors for identifying Pinot Noir. It is full-bodied and rich but not heavy, high in alcohol, yet neither acidic nor tannic, with substantial flavor despite its delicacy. The most appealing quality of Pinot Noir may be its soft, velvety texture.

Syrah available NOW

More than half the world's total Syrah acreage is planted in France, but it is also a successful grape in Australia (called Shiraz or Hermitage), South Africa and California. Syrah is a fairly new variety in California, first introduced in 1971. Some of the state's vines were propagated from Hermitage and some from Australian cuttings. It is also one of California's most rapidly increasing varieties. In 1984, there were less than 100 acres. Syrah now accounts for 12,700 vineyard acres, almost half of which is less than three years old and not yet bearing fruit. Syrah forms intense wines, with deep violet, nearly black color, chewy texture and richness, and often alcoholic strength, with aromas that tend to be more spicy than fruity. Available now.

Grenache available 2010

Grenache is the world's most widely planted grape used to make red wine and is probably most notable as the base varietal for Chateauneuf du Pape. In spite of its fame coming from French wines, Spain is most likely this grape's origin and nearly three times as much grenache is planted in Spain as in France. In the New World, Australia has extensive plantings of Grenache and has been very adept at making full-bodied Grenache-dominated red blends. Here is the United States, Grenache is gaining popularity as a varietal and the classic bouquet is that of black currant and blackberry.

Tempranillo available 2010

Tempranillo is the primary red wine grape for much of Spain. It needs only a very short growing season and this early ripening tendency is the source of the name tempranillo, which translates to "little early one". Its aromas and flavors often combine elements of berryish fruit, herbaceousness, and an earthy-leathery minerality. Its wine is full bodied with intense flavors and gusto.

The White Wines of Bella Cavalli

Chardonnay available NOW

Rich is the word that best both describes Chardonnay and explains its popularity. Its aroma is distinct, yet delicate, difficult to characterize but easier to recognize. It often smells like apples, lemons, peaches or tropical fruits. Chardonnay is unmistakable in the mouth because of its impeccable sugar/acid balance, its full body, and its easy smoothness. The finest appellations for a California Chardonnay and their dominant flavors are: Russian River Valley, shared by Sonoma and Mendocino Counties (apples, pears & peaches); Carneros, shared by Sonoma and Napa Counties (flinty); Monterey County (citric, lemony); Santa Barbara County (pineapple, tropical); Edna Valley, San Luis Obispo County (apricot, fleshy).

Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris available NOW

Pinot gris (or pinot grigio, as it is known in Italy) probably is the best-known "white" variant-clone of Pinot Noir. In Alsace, the pinot gris grape is called tokay d'Alsace (no relation to the Hungarian Tokay). The Alsatians value it as a full- bodied wine that can stand up to food without introducing any flavors of its own. In Italy, Pinot Grigio can be quite distinguished, coming from some producers, especially in the Friuli region, who devote attention to growing and vinifying. Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio is usually delicately fragrant and mildly floral with lightly lemon-citrus flavors. Depending upon ripeness at harvest and vinification technique, Pinot Gris can be tangy and light, or quite rich, round and full bodied.

Albarino available 2010

Albariño is the primary grape used to make dry white wine in Northwestern Spain and is considered by many to be Spain's premier quality white wine. Albariño is also known in Portugal as Alvarinho. Typically, wines made from Albariño are very aromatic, often described as having scents of almonds or almond paste, apples, peaches, citrus, and flowers or grass. Albariño wines are particularly suited to seafood due to their stimulating acidity.