Description
Bel Colle is a benchmark producer from the historical commune of Verduno in Barolo. They farm 10 hectares with sustainable viticulture and eschew the use of any synthetic treatments, with the vineyards worked by hand & only organic preparations used. They are the proud custodians of some of the finest vineyards in the area including Monvigliero which is considered the Grand Cru of Verduno. Bel Colle also are famous for producing Pelaverga which is a vibrant, light on its feet red that is a specialty of Verduno that is rare and delicious.
About this wine from the winery: “Ignored for generations, Verduno’s Pelaverga was rediscovered by a group of producers during the 1970s. Today, it is a much-appreciated wine possessing as it does some highly original characteristics and a lovely spicy aroma. The grapes are particularly crunchy and tasty when eaten raw.
“The bunches are de-stemmed and the must moved into stainless steel tanks where alcoholic fermentation takes place. During the maceration, delicate pumping over are carried out (for about 6-8 days) Ageing: 6 months on its own yeasts. On the nose, the bouquet brings the typical notes of red fruits, plums and cherries, and spices, such as pepper. On the palate, it is delicate, velvety and well-balanced with its fresh acidity.
“Pelaverga is the ideal wine pairing for a variety of foods thanks to its high acidity, red fruit flavors and subtle spicy notes. This wine pairs perfectly with meat dishes, grilled vegetables and aged cheeses will satisfy your palate with a glass of this splendid Italian red wine.” 14% alc.
91 points, Iain d’Agata, TerroirSense “Light red. Strongly herbal, even grassy nuances on the nose and in the mouth complement concentrated sour red berries and cherries providing much freshness. A hint of white pepper emerges on the not exceptionally long but savoury back end. This wine is made in a very different way than most other Verduno Pelavergas, given the very long time it spends on the lees, which partly explains the wine’s grassy, herbal but not yeasty nuances, so I wonder if these grapes were picked at full physiologic ripeness. Encouragingly, because it shows the winery believes in this wine and sells it, production of Verduno Pelaverga at Bel Colle doubled in 2023, reaching 30,000 bottles (one of the largest productions of Verduno Pelaverga, if not the largest) compared to the 15,000 bottles of 2022. Good news, given that the 2023 is the better of the two wines. Bel Colle was bought by Bosio in 2015, but it first made a Verduno Pelaverga wine way back in 1982; in fact, the winery has always believed in the grape going as far as uprooting Chardonnay and Dolcetto about six years ago in favour of more Pelaverga Piccolo. Today, Bel Colle owns about two hectares planted in 1990 facing southwest at 400 meters above sea level. The wine is all stainless steel-fermented and aged. Drinking window: 2025-2029.”
This rare variety is a spicy, vibrant red that dances across the palate with charm and finesse!
RRP $48 Our Special Price $36.99 when you buy 6 or more.
