# Simposio (Bel Colle)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Bel Colle](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/bel-colle.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/bel-colle-simposio).

- **Producer:** Bel Colle
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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