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Riverview Cellars 2004 Fontana Dolce   

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Rating:4,85 (13 Votes)
Date added;:19.Dec.2007
Author :Michael Pinkus - Grape Guy
DescriptionDescription  Sweet reds are few and far between in Niagara, I’m not talking icewine or Manechewitz type reds here – I mean “serious” wines that are red with a sugar code above one. This Fontana Dolce is a 3 … a blend of Merlot (50%), Baco Noir (25%) and Cabernet Franc (25%), and is an interesting wine for those who find reds too tannic or too dry for their liking. The nose is an interesting mix of strawberry, cranberry and citrus – the taste is extremely fruity and even better chilled. The sweetness comes from the addition of a small amount of 3rd pressing icewine juice to the mix. The winery also suggests using it to make sangria, not surprising considering the wine has sangria-like flavours already.
NotesNotes  Available at the winery
Varietal / GrapeVarietal / Grape  Merlot (50%), Baco Noir (25%) and Cabernet Franc (25%)
RegionRegion  Niagara
WineryWinery  Riverview Cellars
YearYear  2004

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