Region: Piedmont, Italy (Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore)
Grapes: 100% Barbera
Body: Medium to Full
Notes: Blackberry jam, ripe wild strawberries, tart red cherry, hint of dark chocolate, warm baking spice, with sustained alpine acidity and silky tannins
Pairing: Rich ragù alla Bolognese, wood-fired mushroom pizza, continuous charcuterie boards, slow-roasted pork shoulder, or aged pecorino cheese
Bel Colle is an authoritative, historically significant estate founded in 1977 by three brothers in the village of Verduno, sitting within the world-class Langhe region of Piedmont, Italy. Today operated under the stewardship of the Bosio family, the estate manages pristine, high-altitude vineyards spread across iconic Monferrato and Langhe hillsides. Bel Colle has built a stellar reputation for bridging time-honored Piedmontese winemaking traditions with clean, modern precision. Focusing heavily on deep soil expression and maintaining a balanced, sustainable agricultural ecosystem, the domain allows the regional calcareous clays and distinct microclimates to dictate the physical identity of their wines, rejecting aggressive industrial manipulation in favor of varietal clarity.
The 2022 "Nuwanda" Barbera d'Asti Superiore is a beautifully concentrated, powerful expression named after the spirited character from Dead Poets Society—symbolizing a bolt of strength, passion, and experimentation. Sourced from 25-year-old vines planted on sun-drenched southeast and southwest facings in the calcareous clay soils of Costigliole d’Asti and Castagnole Lanze, the fruit is hand-harvested at peak maturity. In the cellar, the grapes are destemmed and undergo a meticulous 6-day temperature-controlled skin maceration in stainless steel to extract rich color and fine phenols without pulling hard, aggressive tannins. To build structural density and add a layer of complex warmth, the wine undergoes élevage for 6 to 12 months in massive, neutral 5,000-liter oak barrels, followed by an additional 6 months of bottle aging before release. The resulting highly scannable vintage strikes a masterclass balance: it pairs a deeply concentrated, dark-berried palate with Barbera's signature vibrant, mouthwatering acidity and exceptionally smooth, silky tannins.
Region: Piedmont, Italy (Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore)
Grapes: 100% Barbera
Body: Medium to Full
Notes: Blackberry jam, ripe wild strawberries, tart red cherry, hint of dark chocolate, warm baking spice, with sustained alpine acidity and silky tannins
Pairing: Rich ragù alla Bolognese, wood-fired mushroom pizza, continuous charcuterie boards, slow-roasted pork shoulder, or aged pecorino cheese
Bel Colle is an authoritative, historically significant estate founded in 1977 by three brothers in the village of Verduno, sitting within the world-class Langhe region of Piedmont, Italy. Today operated under the stewardship of the Bosio family, the estate manages pristine, high-altitude vineyards spread across iconic Monferrato and Langhe hillsides. Bel Colle has built a stellar reputation for bridging time-honored Piedmontese winemaking traditions with clean, modern precision. Focusing heavily on deep soil expression and maintaining a balanced, sustainable agricultural ecosystem, the domain allows the regional calcareous clays and distinct microclimates to dictate the physical identity of their wines, rejecting aggressive industrial manipulation in favor of varietal clarity.
The 2022 "Nuwanda" Barbera d'Asti Superiore is a beautifully concentrated, powerful expression named after the spirited character from Dead Poets Society—symbolizing a bolt of strength, passion, and experimentation. Sourced from 25-year-old vines planted on sun-drenched southeast and southwest facings in the calcareous clay soils of Costigliole d’Asti and Castagnole Lanze, the fruit is hand-harvested at peak maturity. In the cellar, the grapes are destemmed and undergo a meticulous 6-day temperature-controlled skin maceration in stainless steel to extract rich color and fine phenols without pulling hard, aggressive tannins. To build structural density and add a layer of complex warmth, the wine undergoes élevage for 6 to 12 months in massive, neutral 5,000-liter oak barrels, followed by an additional 6 months of bottle aging before release. The resulting highly scannable vintage strikes a masterclass balance: it pairs a deeply concentrated, dark-berried palate with Barbera's signature vibrant, mouthwatering acidity and exceptionally smooth, silky tannins.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.