Bel Colle
Verduno Pelaverga 2025
| Denomination | DOC Verduno Pelaverga |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pelaverga Piccolo di Verduno |
| Aging | Ageing for 6 months on its own lees (on the yeasts). |
- Appellation and grape variety: Still red wine Verduno Pelaverga DOC from 100% Pelaverga Piccolo grapes
- Aromas: Notes of cherry, plum, red fruits, spices and characteristic white pepper
- Palate: Dry, velvety and fresh, with delicate acidity and a persistent finish
- Production method: Manual harvesting, fermentation in steel and 6 months on the lees
- Food pairings and service: Excellent at 16-18 °C with cured meats, cheeses, mushrooms, pork and fish
Description
What type of wine it is
Bel Colle Verduno Pelaverga is a still red wine produced by the Bel Colle winery in the Piedmont region. Made with Pelaverga Piccolo grapes, this red authentically expresses the Verduno Pelaverga denomination. It presents an intense aromatic profile in which cherries, plums, red fruits and a typical spicy note of white pepper stand out. On the palate, it offers a velvety and delicate texture, characterised by a fresh acidity that leads towards a harmonious finish. Vinification in stainless steel tanks and ageing on the lees allow the fruity qualities and the slenderness of the sip to be kept intact.
Where it comes from
This red originates in the Verduno hills and in selected areas of the neighbouring municipalities of Roddi and La Morra, within the famous Langhe territory in Piedmont. The vines of this rare indigenous variety take root in clay-limestone soils which give the wine its typical freshness and excellent structural balance. Cultivation in this historical area enhances the natural spicy signature of the grape variety, preserving a local production of great value. The pedoclimatic characteristics of these areas guarantee an ideal environment for the ripening of the grapes, allowing for a distinct taste elegance.
How it is produced
Production begins with a rigorous manual harvest, accompanied by careful sorting of the bunches to ensure the quality of the raw material. After the de-stemming phase, the must is transferred for alcoholic fermentation, conducted at a controlled temperature using selected yeasts. During the process, the wine undergoes maceration on the skins lasting about six to eight days, enriched by delicate pump-overs to encourage correct aromatic extraction. Ageing takes place for a period of six months in contact with its own lees, an oenological practice that gives greater softness and balance to the final structure.
History and curiosities
Historically founded in 1967 in the heart of the picturesque Langhe, the prestigious Bel Colle winery combines ancient winemaking tradition and modern innovation under the careful guidance of Walter Bosio. This fine wine preserves a rare indigenous variety anciently cultivated around Verduno, protecting the inestimable value of these small local productions. The true Piedmontese soul is also expressed in its beautiful artist label decorated with a painting by the painter Pinot Gallizio, offering an unforgettable tribute to the colours of the historic hills.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Hectares: 10
| Name | Bel Colle Verduno Pelaverga 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Verduno Pelaverga DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pelaverga Piccolo di Verduno |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Bel Colle |
| Story | History and curiosities Historically founded in 1967 in the heart of the picturesque Langhe, the prestigious Bel Colle winery combines ancient winemaking tradition and modern innovation under the careful guidance of Walter Bosio. This fine wine preserves a rare indigenous variety anciently cultivated around Verduno, protecting the inestimable value of these small local productions. The true Piedmontese soul is also expressed in its beautiful artist label decorated with a painting by the painter Pinot Gallizio, offering an unforgettable tribute to the colours of the historic hills. |
| Origin | Verduno and some territories of the municipalities of Roddi and La Morra |
| Soil composition | Calcareous |
| Yield per hectare | 90 quintals per hectare |
| Fermentation | Approximately 6–8 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest with grape selection; destemming and traditional alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature with selected yeasts, maceration for 6–8 days with gentle pump-overs; ageing for 6 months on its own lees (on the lees). |
| Wine making | Rigorous selection of hand-picked and carefully sorted grapes. After destemming, the must is transferred to stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature with selected yeasts; during maceration, gentle pump-overs are carried out for approximately 6–8 days. |
| Aging | Ageing for 6 months on its own lees (on the yeasts). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |