Current Balistreri Wine List
Below you will find a list of our current featured wine list. They are organized in terms of body with our “white” wines first, followed by lighter reds, bold reds and finally dessert wines.
Our wines are made naturally without the use of sulfites or other additives. Hand-harvested are selected from high quality single vineyard sites across Colorado and occasionally California. To learn more about our winemaking philosophy, please visit our history page.
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2023 Chardonnay | Hovde
- $30.00
- Robust Chardonnay produced in “Orange” style—fermented on the grape’s skins. For the 2023 vintage, the Hovde Vineyard is back! Its been a very long time since we got grapes from this grower, and we’re so pleased to be working with them again. Still in the ‘Orange’ style, this Chardonnay has the most influence from the skins out of our new release. A wine rich with flavors of bruised apple and scorched tart lemon. A Chardonnay perfect for the colder season, pairing well with more hearty and savory dishes. Ours are always nicknamed the ‘Un-Chardonnays’, have a sip and you’ll know why! Cheers!
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2024 Roussanne | Avant Vineyard
- $28.00
- It has been 8 years since we last released this French varietal, Roussanne! Grown here in Colorado in the Grand Valley of Palisade, it is light and fresh, jumping with acidity and edgy textures, making it crisp and bright. Classic to the wine, you will see some interesting grassy flavors of dried hay alongside green pineapple, tart stone fruit, and a mineral finish. Easy drinking and great with lighter foods, we are so happy to share this unique varietal with you again!
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2025 Rosé of Black Muscat| CVS Vineyard
- $32.00
- An exciting 1st Vintage of our Black Muscat Rosé! Aromas are bright with crisp grapefruit citrus flavors. The palate is similarly shining with citrus, strawberry and wonderful acidity that keeps this Rosé playful and juicy. Finishing textured from the lees, as this wine is not filtered or racked, you are left with a balanced finish of subtle body and refreshing flavors.
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2023 Grenache | American
- $32.00
- We are so proud of this new Grenache. The wine is complex with red licorice and candied flowers on the nose. Strawberry overtakes the tip of your tongue, then transitions to floral qualities on the palate and calls back to red licorice. The finish has surprising structure and ample tannin, with a subtle sensation of graham cracker. Unique, medium in body; the new easy sipping go-to! And perfect to kick off Thanksgiving dinner, or sip on in the kitchen!
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2025 Sangiovese | American
- $34.00
- The 2025 vintage is similar to the 2023 - robust, rustic, and a creamy fruit bomb on the palate. The taste is delicious and textured. Smooth and round on the approach, fruit flavors are predominantly black pie cherries. Pomegranate curls on the back of your tongue as this wine finishes with floral violet and rose flavors, before concluding with smooth but bold tannin. The range of applications for our new Sangiovese is endless, and you'll be finding excuses to crack a bottle all year long.
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2023 Malbec | Colorado Vineyard Specialties
- $34.00
- An exciting and dynamic vintage of Malbec! Where so many are riddled with oak, this Malbec is the opposite. Aromas of fruit juice, grape, and wild berries leap from the glass. The fruit quality here is dark with blackberry and blueberry sensations. Palate is dynamic and spicey - delivering bright and splashing fruit flavors and finishing with green peppercorn. This Malbec is medium body and exciting to any lover of spicey complex wines!
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2024 Zinfandel | Black Vineyard
- $30.00
- The palate is juicy and bright with pomegranate and flavors of red plum. You're wafted into the glass with aromas of seasoned compote, stewed red fruits and warm spices like anise and nutmeg. This Zinfandel is tasty and easy drinking with medium body and good acidity which elevates it on your tongue and stays buoyant across the palate. Enjoy with mild bodied foods fit for this time of the year! It is a wonderful wine to transition us into Spring and warmer weather as we enjoy lighter meals.
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2024 Primitivo | American
- $34.00
- Fully dry, this 2024 vintage could be our best yet. There is no shortness of plump ripe fruit flavors in our new Primitivo. Boasting a stout 15.6% alc., the wine is incredibly easy drinking while maintaining lots of body and youthful structure on the finish. The fruit is black plum, grape jelly, and black currant preserves across the tongue as it moves to fill the edges of your palate with velvety tannin. We of course ferment all Primitivo/Zinfandel whole-cluster, giving the wine protection during fermentation, and complex savory spices over time as it ages and softens in the bottle. We are so proud of this delicious, jammy new vintage of Primitivo
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2024 Barbera | American
- $36.00
- Our Barbera are very dark in regard to the fruit flavors. This vintage is deep with plum, blackberry and boysenberry. Being such a ripe vintage, this 2024 is very fruit forward, sometimes leaning to even subtly dried fruit, but also picks up interesting aromas of cream and thyme alongside Italian plum. Its texture is balanced, showing medium acidity and an easy going finish. This Barbera is sure to be a favorite in red wine lovers' glasses this month, and well into the Summer.
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2023 Syrah | American
- $42.00
- This is what Syrah is all about. The wine is multifaceted, complex, and dynamic as it showcases aromas across a breath of flavors. Swirl and get your nose in the glass to see notes of olive tapenade, ripe crushed cranberry, and dried herbs like thyme and sage. The palate is contrasting in acidity and liveliness up front, concluding with a balanced dry finish. Flavors are cherry tobacco, smashed raspberry, and earthy baking spices. A wonderful and complex vintage of Syrah, fit for any occasion.
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2023 Syrah | Whitewater Hill
- $38.00
- This Syrah is wrapped in complex green sensations, this Syrah smells of mint, spruce, sweet green olives, and subtle juniper berries. Raspberry is forward on the palate, shining across your tongue with fresh acidity and energy. This is a fantastic vintage of Balistreri Syrah that is perfect to enjoy young with anything off the grill, or set aside and enjoy over the next 10-12 years.
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2024 Nero d’Avola | American
- $32.00
- Aromas are dark plum and floral. Smells intensely of violets, a dash of espresso powder, and subtly creamy, giving it a rich approach. The palate is delicious and tasty with flavors of sweet spiced candied plum. Its medium body and dry finish make this wine easily approachable and inviting. Without a doubt our best and most proud vintage of Nero d’Avola yet!
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2023 Tempranillo | Avant
- $34.00
- This vintage is floral on the nose, but maintains body and texture, and is very fruit forward. Like classic Tempranillo, there are lots of dynamic and dense fruit flavors that give way to savory cocoa, black cherry and spice flavors. A delicious vintage fit for any occasion!
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2024 Tempranillo | Avant
- $34.00
- This new Tempranillo is refreshing, focusing on bright and tart red fruit qualities. It is medium body, splashing with red plum and pomegranate flavors. Enjoy with summer grilled gourd salads, or a classic burger in the park. Slight chill is recommended and will show the wine's vibrancy as it compliments patio style foods during the summer!
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2024 Merlot | Roukema
- $36.00
- The Roukema Vineyard is a special and small plot of Merlot overlooking the Colorado River. More ripe and powerful, the 2024 vintage boast darker cherry flavors that mingle with subtle earthy tones. You’ll see aromas of dark fruit syrup and herbed cherry reduction. This wine is by no means sweet! On the palate you’ll see smoked black cherry that is dense and chewy on the tongue. Finishing smooth, the corners and edges of this wine are round and delicious, maintaining structure and full body. A needed expression of Merlot, great with heavier dishes and fatty meats.
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2024 Cabernet Franc | Avant
- $36.00
- Aromas are black - a wall of dark fruit rises from the glass. Mature blackberry and ruby plum live in this abyss, brightened falsely by subtle flashes of sweet olive brine; classic to more elegant Francs. But this vintage is about strength and robust flavors. Your tongue meets these deep flavors of black drupes with a mouthwatering tannin, assuaged only with another sip or that complementing piece of charred meat.
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2023 Petit Verdot | Colorado Vineyard Specialties
- $48.00
- Aromas are extravagant, boasting a medley of black currant, black plum, violets, and crème de cacao. The palate begins lush with blackberry syrup, but transitions quickly to smooth and chewy tannins leaving a lingering flavor of dark fruit and floral pungency - a reminder this wine was fermented whole cluster with it's stems. Petit Verdot on their own make for wines of longevity. They are bold and brooding in their youth, and while that has its appeal, they can become some of our most complex and intriguing wines if you can allow patience to reward you. Or don't! And delight over this new 2023 this December with a juicy piece of prime rib around friends and family!
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2024 Carignan | American
- $38.00
- Carignan is finally back! Transitioning away from the fresh and juicy 2022 vintage, the 2024 is a more bold and dense expression. Ripe fruit flavors of black currant and grape-must sweeten the palate, complimented by herbal flavors of dried jasmine, baking spice and black tea. The complexity and nuance of his Carignan are a result of the 70+ year old vines grown from Cooper Vineyards in Amador, California. Finishing with great structure and body, this is a wonderful Carignan fit for summer time grilling! Pair alongside seared meats and grilled garden vegetables.
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2023 Cabernet Sauvignon | Frame
- $38.00
- Heavy delicious Cabernet! The 2023 vintage of from the Frame Vineyard is classically fruit forward. Aromas are raspberry and subtle earthy herbal notes. On your tongue you’ll see cherry, raspberry, and red currant. These flavors are juicy and more macerated, with depth and tannin that is smooth and approachable. Everything you want in a robust Cabernet!
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2024 Petite Sirah | Carlson
- $48.00
- Don't forget, is Petite Sirah is not Syrah! It is its own distinct varietal that shares no similarity in expression to the Syrah grape. They are known for incredibly dark and inky colors as well as powerful rich flavors and heavier body. Our new 2024 vintage reflects this varietal perfectly, and is a great example of Petite Sirah grown here in the warm dry climate of Colorado. The nose is complex and spiced with hints of cumin, baked spiced plums, tobacco, and sweet blackberries. It is deep and dark throughout, as you see these black fruits translate to the palate and seduce the senses with a creamy smooth texture. Finishing in classic Petite Sirah fashion, there is a robust tannin and lingering black…
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2020 Late Harvest Zinfandel | Colorado
- $20.00
- Sweet fruit flavors of dried cherries are complimented with tart raisin and bright flavors. Subtle sweet spice flavors taste almost cooked into the fruit—tasty and sweet!
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Balistreri Port
- $32.00
- A stunning “Ruby Style” Port aged 3 years in barrel and made from a 50/50 blend of the traditional Portuguese varietals Tinto Cão and Souzão. The nose is creamy dried fruit flavors of prune, blackberry and vanilla with hints of ponderosa pine. Sweetness is balanced on the palate, with blackberry preserves, maple, and intricate spice flavors. Finishing round, lush, and textured with bitter cocoa powder, make for a mouthwatering conclusion to an exceptional vintage of Balistreri Port. Cheers!
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Balistreri | Cherry Wine
- $20.00
- A new Cherry Wine! This dessert wine was made entirely of cherries from Hotchkiss Colorado. Smooth and well balanced like cherry pie in a bottle! A nutty almond finish with a touch of cinnamon.
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