Red

Simposio

By Bel Colle, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Bel Colle Simposio

Barolo blended from vineyards in Verduno, La Morra and Novello, from vines averaging 50 years old.

Tasting notes

Intense garnet red with orange tinges. Ample, elegant bouquet delicately spiced, with hints of flowers and small red fruits. Opulent structure with soft tannins, ripe fruit and liquorice.

Pairs well with

Red meat, game, matured cheese, rich fish dishes such as baked turbot

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Production area
Verduno, La Morra, Novello
Soil
Clayey-calcareous
Exposure
South-facing
Vineyard planting
Average vine age 50 years; about 5,000 plants per hectare
Vinification
Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with post-fermentation maceration (15 days on the skins, racking after 22-25 days), malolactic fermentation at controlled temperature, 6 months on its own yeasts, 36 months in Slavonian oak casks, 6 months in bottle before release.
Serving temperature
18-20°C, decant carefully

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