Name: 2018 Bel Colle Barolo D.O.C.G. Simposio
Brand: 3461
SKU: BCBS187
Price: 59.99 USD
Availability: InStock

The best expression of the Piedmont region, this Nebbiolo is garnet-red in color, and shows an incredible variety of aromas due to the grape's natural characteristics and long aging period. Velvety, with great structure and big tannins, that smooth out during the aging process. Simposio refers to a meeting (blending) of grapes from different vineyards close to the winery. Vineyards are all located in the west side of the Barolo area (Verduno, La Morra and Novello).

Somm Journal (95 Points):
"A wine with momentum and energy. Its austere nature changes tone to lyrical notes of dried roses, ginger, and Rooibos tea. Brisk cherry skin and dusty sandalwood deliver a balanced composition."

Wine Enthusiast (92 Points):
“Aromas of dark-skinned fruit, cedar and tobacco lead the way. The full-bodied palate offers baked plum, mocha and clove alongside tightly-wound tannins. Drink 2024-2033.”

Wine Advocate (92 Points):
"Slightly earthy nose at first, but breaks out into dried cherry and deep-set spice. Medium-bodied with a dense core of fruit and a silky texture. The tannins are lightly firm and quite refined. This shows promise and should develop into a well-balanced wine. Best from 2024."

James Suckling (90 Points):
"The Bel Colle 2018 Barolo Simposio is faithful to the vintage with dried cherry, rose and accessible aromas overall. The wine is easy on the palate with a silky mid-weight finish. This is a good recommendation for near or medium-term drinking."

This notable winery came to be by three brothers in 1977, who established Bel Colle in Verduno, on the northwest edge of the Barolo DOCG. It was purchased in 2015 by Luca Bosio, an innovative young winemaker in Piedmont representing the third generation of his winemaking family. Luca seized the opportunity to work with such a prestigious property, which is known for producing single vineyard Barolo and Barbersco wines noted for their delicate, elegant, spicy and floral character.

Examples of outstanding single vineyard wines include the Barolo Monvigliero DOCG, which is grown in one of the best areas of Verduno with an average vine age of 50-years-old, producing a harmonious and complex wine. The Barbaresco Pajorè comes from a highly recognized 2.5 acre, south-facing single vineyard in the village of Barbaresco, creating a delicate, elegant wine.

It is widely known that Italy is home to the most indigenous varieties of grapes in the world. Bel Colle Winery honors that heritage and includes a separate, small vineyard planted to Pelaverga, a variety that is nearly extinct. The winery does indeed make a highly coveted wine from it, but in miniscule quantities.

Acidity: 5.1 g/l
Sugar: 2.0 g/l
PH: 3.47
Alcohol content: 14.5

Vintage: 2018

Style: Red Wine

Varietal: Nebbiolo

Appellation: Piedmont

Winemaker: Bel Colle