{"title":"other piedmont wines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"altesino-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-1995-1500ml","title":"Altesino Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 1995 (1500ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded Due Bicchieri (Two Glasses) by Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia, Italy's most influential wine publication  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSet amongst the eastern hills of Montalcino near Siena stands the imposing structure of the 15th-century-built Palazzo Altesi, home to the Altesino winery. The building overlooks the 100 hectare estate, approximately half of which comprise vineyards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"One of my favorite Tuscan estates, Altesino's wines are consistently among the finest of the region.\"  Robert Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Altesino Brunello di Montalcino is made from 100% of the local Sangiovese grape referred to as Brunello or Sangiovese Grosso. It is a DOCG wine and must be be aged five years before release. The wine must also spend at least two years in wooden barrels and age at least four months in the bottle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpert reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The Brunello '95 is equally impressive (as the '95 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli), although its characteristics differ. It, too, needs to breathe for a while to unfirl its bouquet of liquer cherries and hints of vanilla. Prominent acidity and tannins on the palate do not seriously disrupt the general harmony.\"  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGambero Rosso Vini d'Italia - Due Bicchieri (Two Glasses)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The dark ruby\/purple-colored, outstanding 1995 Brunello di Montalcino offers a sensational bouquet of dried herbs, incense, licorice, and ripe, jammy strawberry, cherry, and red currant fruit. Opulent on the palate, with sweet, intense, berry fruit, this lush, ripe, evolved Brunello is ideal for drinking over the next 7-8 years. One of my favorite Tuscan estates, Altesino's wines are consistently among the finest of the region. Drink 2000-2008.\"  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRobert Parker, The Wine Advocate – 93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAwards\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGambero Rosso - Two Glasses  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAbout Montalcino\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-my-4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontalcino, located in the province of Siena and situated just below the area of Chianti, is Tuscany's most famous wine region.\u003c\/span\u003e It surrounds the town of Montalcino and is the warmest and driest area in Tuscany, which allows the Sangiovese grapes (commonly referred to as Brunello in this area) to achieve maximum ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-my-4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontalcino covers 24,000 hectares, 15% of which is occupied by vineyards. The site is approximately a square bordered by rivers Ombrone, Asso, and Orcia. \u003c\/span\u003eThe range of slopes with various exposure, the extremely hilly terrain, and the varying elevations from 120m to 650m above sea level create distinctive microclimates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-my-4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two main wines that are produced from Sangiovese in Montalcino are Brunello di Montalcino\u003c\/span\u003e (DOCG) and Rosso di Montalcino (DOC). Brunello di Montalcino (known as Brunello for short) was granted DOCG status in 1980, while Rosso di Montalcino was granted DOC status starting with the 1984 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-my-4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrunello di Montalcino\u003c\/span\u003e must be aged five years before release. The wine must spend at least two years in wooden barrels and age at least four months in the bottle. The Riserva wine must age at least 6 months in the bottle, and is released a year later onto the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-my-4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosso di Montalcino is a wine to be enjoyed earlier and need only be aged for one year before release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"wine region map of tuscany\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Tuscany_wine_regions_600x600.jpg?v=1716341500\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuscany Wine Regions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Altesino winery\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Altesino_1024x1024.png?v=1670912215\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eSet amongst the eastern hills of Montalcino near Siena stands the imposing structure of the 15th century-built Palazzo Altesi, home to the Altesino winery. The building overlooks the 100 hectare estate, approximately half of which comprises vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eAltesino has always been a leader among Montalcino estates, unafraid of innovation. The estate pioneered the technique of aging its IGT wines in small French oak barrels, limiting the time spent in oak to enhance each wine's personality. The resulting wines were a groundbreaking improvement over those produced by traditional methods. No longer overwhelmed by wood, they were able to display the unique characteristics of the fruit, with softened tannins and perfect balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eNot content to rest on its laurels, Altesino became the first Montalcino estate to introduce the concept of cru wines, made with a special selection of grapes from a single vineyard. Its Montosoli Brunello (Brunello di Montalcino\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e Montosoli DOCG), named after the prestigious vineyard, was the first of these wines and is still considered among the region's finest. Elegance, finesse, and a fruitier, richer style are the trademarks of Altesino's wines and have earned the estate a position among the very top producers of Brunello. This achievement is even more impressive considering Brunello is perhaps the most recognized Italian appellation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eThe estate vineyards (approx 50 hectares) comprise six plots - Altesino in the north (17ha, 220m elevation), Macina in the north-east (9ha, 250m elevation), Cerbaia (2ha, 285m elevation) and Montosoli (5ha, 275m elevation) in the north-west, Pianezzine (6.5ha, 250m elevation) in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, and Velona (6.5ha, 180m elevation) in Castelnuovo dell'Abate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Altesino Winery Map\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/AltesinoWineryMap_480x480.png?v=1670911965\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42763694342385,"sku":"","price":525.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Altesino-Brunello-di-Montalcino-1995-DOCG-1500ml_98ffc067-8e0b-466f-9410-0d703d0b16b1.jpg?v=1695606763"},{"product_id":"bel-colle-pelaverga-di-verduno-doc-2022","title":"Bel Colle Pelaverga di Verduno DOC 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCantina Bel Colle is located a few minutes out of Verduno in a spectacular panoramic position on the hills of Langhe. The winery cultivates 10 hectares of vineyards across Barolo, Roero, Barbaresco, the Langhe Hills and the area around Asti. Bel Colle's vineyards include three prestigious crus (MGAs); Monvigliero and Bussia in Barolo and Pajorè in Barbaresco. Belle Colle is also the largest producer in Piedmont of Verduno Pelaverga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVerduno Pelaverga is both a cult wine and a rarity - only 200,000 bottles were produced in 2022 and only nineteen wineries make the wine. The wine is made from the rare Pelaverga Piccolo grape. The Verduno Pelaverga production area is confined to just over thirty hectares in Piedmont - slightly more than 25 are in Verduno, 4 hectares are in Roddi and 1.6 hectares are in La Morra. The wine's success is well-deserved, as it is one of Italy’s most exciting and enjoyable red wines. A favourite of mine, Verduno Pelaverga is a beautifully aromatic wine that strikes me as a cross between a Nebbiolo and a Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"Ah, Pelaverga, I love it. One whiff and I'm hooked. So aromatic, all strawberries and white pepper. Delicious, juicy, \u003cspan\u003ered fruits. \u003c\/span\u003eJ\u003cspan\u003eust so very easy to drink\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"  \u003c\/span\u003eNick Munday \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Belle Colle Story\" href=\"https:\/\/www.belcolle.it\/wp-content\/themes\/barriotheme\/video\/video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.belcolle.it\/wp-content\/themes\/barriotheme\/video\/video.mp4\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Giovanni_Rosso_story_18059c25-9351-4ec9-a0ef-270e21b82a99_480x480.png?v=1716644987\" alt=\"Belle Colle Story\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Giovanni_Rosso_story_18059c25-9351-4ec9-a0ef-270e21b82a99_480x480.png?v=1716644987\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpert reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"Ah, Pelaverga, I love it. One whiff and I'm hooked. So aromatic, all strawberries and white pepper. Delicious, juicy, \u003cspan\u003ered fruits. \u003c\/span\u003eJ\u003cspan\u003eust so very easy to drink\u003c\/span\u003e. For both pinot noir and nebbiolo lovers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNick Munday, Canterbury Wines - 95 points and Special Value Wine  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #f9e00c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #f9e00c;\"\u003e★ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eStrawberry, raspberry, white pepper, orange peel, hazelnut. It’s classic Pelaverga, spicy and red fruited, a little earthy with some sappy orange bitterness, firm dusty tannin grip, cinnamon and pepper on a quite bold and juicy strawberry finish of good length. It’s perhaps a bit more grunty and guttural in 2022, though the signature of grape and region is stamped pretty firmly. Nice. Drink: 2024-2028.\"  \u003cstrong\u003eGary Walsh, The Wine Front - 92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Value Wine – Canterbury Wines\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #f9e00c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #f9e00c;\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerduno Pelaverga \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Pelaverga Piccolo Vines\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Pelaverga_Vines_1024x1024.png?v=1716766400\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVerduno Pelaverga is made from the rare Pelaverga Piccolo grape. The Verduno Pelaverga production area is confined to just over thirty hectares in Piedmont - slightly more than 25 are in Verduno, 4 hectares are in Roddi and 1.6 hectares are in La Morra. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVerduno Pelaverga is both a cult wine and a rarity - only 200,000 bottles were produced in 2022 and only nineteen wineries make the wine. The official producers association was founded in 2000 and has eleven founding members; the wineries of Bel Colle, Castello di Verduno, Comm. G.B. Burlotto, Fratelli Alessandria, Gian Carlo Burlotto-Massara and Vinandolo by Antonio Brero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThere is another Pelaverga grape variety, Pelaverga Grosso, that is also officially part of the National Registry of Italy’s Grape Varieties. Pelaverga Grosso is grown in the area around Saluzzo in Piedmont. T\u003cspan\u003ehe wine made with Pelaverga Grosso is called Cari, while the more famous wine made with Pelaverga Piccolo is called Verduno Pelaverga.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe winery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Bel_Colle_Family_1024x1024.png?v=1716683684\" data-mce-style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Bel_Colle_Family_1024x1024.png?v=1716683684\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\" data-mce-style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bosio family, owners of Bel Colle: Valentina, Valter, Rosella and Luca (left to right)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCantina Bel Colle is located in the small village of Borgo Castagni, a few minutes out of Verduno on the road to La Morra, in a spectacular panoramic position on the hills of Langhe. This is one of the most fascinating areas of Piedmont, characterized by undulating hills planted with vineyards that are tinged with the warmest colours in autumn, forests and ancient villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBel Colle was established in 1978 by Giuseppe Priola and brothers Franco and Carlo Pontiglione, who chose to invest in Verduno, which at that time was a peripheral territory. It was a far-sighted choice, as under the leadership of enlightened oenologist Paolo Torchio from 1980 to 2015, Bel Colle became one of the most important wineries in Verduno and the first producer of Verduno Pelaverga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the 1990s, Bel Colle chose to invest in the native red grape varieties of the Langhe: Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto. In addition, Bel Colle also gave space to the native white grape varieties: Arneis, Roero’s princely variety, Nascetta, a rare indigenous variety of Novello and Favorita. Belle Colle under Paolo Torchio was renowned for producing clean, highly elegant wines with finesse and an austere femininity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBel Colle was acquired by Valter and Rossella Bosio in 2015. The Bosio family, originally from Santo Stefano Belbo, has been producing wine for four generations since they planted their first vineyard in Valdivilla. Today it is Valter and Rosella, together with their son Luca and his wife Valentina, who run the company (refer to photo above). The winery is led by Luca Bosio and fellow oenologist Mario Albrito. Luca, the fourth generation of the family, has the courage to take new paths and expand the vineyards. On the other hand, Mario, a Langhe wine veteran of over 40 years, brings all his experience in the area to the table. Together they make a formidable team. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe winery cultivates 10 hectares of vineyards across Barolo, Roero, Barbaresco, the Langhe Hills and the area around Asti. Winemaker Luca Bosio practises sustainable viticulture and abstains from the use of any synthetic treatments, with all vineyards prepared organically and worked by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBel Colle's vineyards include two of the most prestigious Geographical Mentions (MGAs) in Barolo, Monvigliero in the Commune of Verduno and Bussia in the commune of Monforte d’Alba - which produce Barolo DOCG Monvigliero and Barolo DOCG Bussia respectively. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the hills of Barbaresco, Bel Colle has vineyards in Pajorè MGA in the Commune of Treiso and the Gallina MGA in the Commune of Neive – which produce Barbaresco DOCG Pajorè and Barbaresco DOCG Gallina respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBelle Colle is the largest producer in Piedmont of Verduno Pelaverga DOC, a wine that rose to cult status in the mid-2010s. Made from the rare Pelaverga Piccolo grape, the Verduno Pelaverga production area is confined to just over thirty hectares - slightly more than 25 are in Verduno, 4 hectares are in Roddi and 1.6 hectares are in La Morra. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Alba area produces Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Barbera d’Alba DOC and Dolcetto d’Alba DOC, the hills of Roero produce Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC, and the hills of Bionzo produce Barbera d’Asti DOCG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor the white wines, the vineyard of Turna Lunga in Santo Stefano Belbo produces Moscato d’Asti DOCG Turna Lunga, the hills of Roero produce Roero Arneis DOCG, the Commune of Novello produces Langhe Nascetta DOC and the hills of Langhe and Roero produce Langhe DOC Favorita.\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" data-mce-style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Bel Colle Vineyard\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Bel_Colle_Vineyard_1024x1024.png?v=1716726460\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Bel_Colle_Vineyard_1024x1024.png?v=1716726460\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBel Colle cultivates 10 hectares of vineyards across Barolo, Roero, Barbaresco, the Langhe Hills and the area around Asti. Winemaker Luca Bosio practices sustainable viticulture and abstains from the use of any synthetic treatments, with all vineyards prepared organically and worked by hand. Bel Colle's vineyards include three prestigious Geographical Mentions (MGAs); Monvigliero and Bussia in Barolo and Pajorè in Barbaresco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonvigliero, Comune di Verduno\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAn MGA of Barolo, Monvigliero has always been considered the \"Grand Cru\" of the commune of Verduno, as well as one of the most prestigious vineyards of the entire appellation. The vineyard is a natural amphitheatre facing southwest characterized by a particularly dry climate and light, loose soils that push the vines to give their best. Barolos from here are prized for their finesse and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBussia, Comune di Monforte d’Alba\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAn MGA of Barolo, Bussia is the most famous vineyard in Monforte d’Alba and has only recently been included among Bel Colle’s cultivation plots. Bel Colle's section of the vineyard is one of the highest, near the village of the same name, with excellent south-southwest exposure. Here the Nebbiolo vineyard reaches unparalleled heights of intensity and elegance. The marly soils meet a limestone matrix that expresses complex, sumptuous and excellent structured Barolo, with a slight savory note that enhances its freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePajorè, Comune di Treiso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn MGA of Barbaresco, it is one of the appellation’s most renowned crus. It enjoys a well-established reputation thanks partly to the cult wines of Giovanni Moresco (now almost unobtainable). The rows have a very steep, almost terraced layout that enhances the excellent south and southwest exposure. Soils, elevations and exposure produce classic and elegant structured Barbaresco that is well delineated and beautifully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorgo Castagni, Municipalities of Verduno and La Morra \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe vineyards of Borgo Castagni include the plots that extend around the Bel Colle winery, on the border between the municipalities of Verduno and La Morra. They are divided between two Barolo MGAs, those of Neirane in Verduno \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\" data-mce-style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Castagni in La Morra. The west-facing exposure, cool climate and good altitude express the wines unique olfactory array of intensity and persistence, marked by good freshness. Excellent structure is combined with extreme elegance. A peculiarity of Borgo Neirane is the presence of clay-limestone soils, characterized by veins of chalk, which give the Verduno Pelaverga wine produced here excellent aromatic breadth and sapidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurna Lunga, Santo Stefano Belbo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTurna Lunga is a magnificent vineyard in Valdivilla, a hamlet of Santo Stefano Belb. The vineyard is located on one of the most spectacular ridges of the eastern Langhe and is planted entirely with Moscato. The very steep slope of Turna Lunga, around 35 percent, means the plot demands a huge amount of laborious manual labour. The resulting single vineyard Moscato d’Asti DOCG Turna Lunga is extremely elegant, fresh and balanced, sweet yet never cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBionzo, Astigiano (area around Asti)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBelle Colle produces its Barbera d’Asti from a one hectare vineyard of Barbera in Bionzo, a small town overlooking the Tinella Valley which divides the hills of the eastern Langhe from the Monferrato Astigiano. The rows rise in a hot, well-exposed area that is extremely dry, inducing the clusters to ripen early and have great concentration. The resultant Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG Nuwanda is a single vineyard, full-bodied and alcoholic wine of great power which still preserves the acidity of the Barbera grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44384937967857,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Bel-Colle-Pelaverga-di-Verduno-DOC-2022_127775e3-4c64-4813-bdac-360d08e3183b.jpg?v=1716784453"}],"url":"https:\/\/canterburywines.au\/collections\/other-piedmont-wines.oembed","provider":"Canterbury Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}