Barolo Simposio DOCG 2021 - Cantina Bel Colle

Barolo “Simposio” – Bel Colle | The Art of Balance from Three Barolo Terroirs

Barolo “Simposio” by Bel Colle is a layered, elegant Nebbiolo crafted from a precise blend of grapes sourced from three prestigious Barolo communes: Verduno, La Morra, and Novello. This wine captures the essence of each terroir, offering a balance of structure, finesse, and depth.

The vineyards lie between 60 and 90 meters above sea level, on calcareous-clay soils with southern exposure. The 50-year-old vines benefit from a microclimate that ensures optimal ripening and complexity.

Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by 15 days of skin maceration. After malolactic fermentation in large French oak casks, the wine is aged for 36 months in Slavonian oak, and further refined in bottle for 6 months.

In the glass, it appears garnet red with orange reflections. The bouquet is broad and intricate, revealing chocolate, toast, and sweet spice notes interwoven with tertiary aromas. On the palate, it is velvety yet bold, with firm, integrated tannins and a long, harmonious finish.

Ideal with braised meats, game, roasted pork shank, or aged cheeses, this Barolo also shines in connoisseur tastings, thanks to its remarkable aging potential.

This Barolo Simposio briefly

Denomination: Barolo DOCG
Vintage: 2021
Dosage: Dry
Grape variety: Nebbiolo
Region: Piedmont (IT), Verduno (CN)
Refinement: Wooden Barrel
Serving temperature: 14/16°C
Alcohol content: 14,5% vol.

Bel Colle Winery – Verduno, Piedmont

TRADITION AND INNOVATION IN THE HEART OF THE LANGHE

Founded in 1974 in Verduno by Franco and Carlo Pontiglione with Giuseppe Priola, Bel Colle Winery stands today as a benchmark in Piedmontese winemaking. Since 2015, it's been part of the Bosio family legacy—four generations of winemakers blending tradition with modern precision.

Its 10 hectares of vineyards stretch across Verduno, the Langhe, and Asti hills. Bel Colle is best known for its Barolo DOCG from the prestigious Monvigliero and Bussia crus, and for producing Verduno Pelaverga DOC, a fragrant red from a rare native grape.

Led by winemakers Luca Bosio and Mario Albrito, the winery embraces sustainable farming, using only organic compounds and hand-harvesting. Fermentations rely on native yeasts, and aging occurs in French and Slavonian oak, highlighting each wine’s varietal character and terroir.