Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG 2022 - Cantina Bel Colle

Barbera d’Asti Superiore “Nuwanda” – Bel Colle | The Bold Soul of Barbera

Barbera d’Asti Superiore “Nuwanda” by Bel Colle pays tribute to the bold spirit of the Barbera grape, cultivated on the rolling hills of Asti. Its name, “Nuwanda” – inspired by the film Dead Poets Society – suggests rebellion, character, and emotional depth, which this wine fully embodies.

The Barbera grapes thrive on calcareous-clay soils, benefitting from a favorable microclimate that enhances complexity and structure. After fermentation in stainless steel, the wine ages for 12 months in oak barrels, followed by a bottle refinement that completes its maturation.

In the glass, it shows a deep ruby red hue. The bouquet is rich and vibrant, offering notes of blackberry jam, ripe cherry, blueberry, and a touch of fresh mint. On the palate, it is full-bodied and compact, with velvety tannins, lively acidity, and a long, satisfying finish.

Excellent with braised meats, roasted pork shank, wild game, or aged Pecorino, this Barbera also rewards aging, revealing increasing elegance and depth over time. A fine companion for hearty dinners or connoisseur tastings.

This Barbera d'Asti Superiore briefly

Denomination: Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
Vintage: 2022
Dosage: Dry
Grape variety: Barbera
Region: Piedmont (IT), Verduno (CN)
Refinement: Small Wooden Barrel
Serving temperature: 14/16°C
Alcohol content: 15,5% 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.