2024 Bel Colle Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Piedmont

Fresh raspberries and violet petals dance with plum notes in this youthful Langhe Nebbiolo. The sandy-limestone soils of Alba express themselves through a refined mineral character, while silky tannins carry bright red fruits across the palate. A clear, honest wine that shows how young Nebbiolo can be fun and delicious.

92 points Jeff Porter wineenthusiast.com

Nebbiolo from the rolling hills around Alba often delivers some of Piedmont’s most honest and rewarding drinking and Bel Colle captures that spirit beautifully. Established in the late 1970s and working with dedicated growers across prime hillside sites, the winery focuses on preserving traditional character while ensuring approachability in youth. Their Langhe Nebbiolo draws fruit from limestone and clay rich soils that give both fragrance and structure, offering a clear window into the grape’s personality outside the more demanding Barolo and Barbaresco zones.

Bright garnet with ruby flashes, the wine opens with lifted aromas of sour cherry, redcurrant and wild strawberry intertwined with rose petal, dried herbs and a gentle hint of anise and warm earth. There is an inviting savoury nuance that grows with air. The palate is finely balanced and medium bodied, red berry fruit gliding across chalky tannins with notes of blood orange, spice and crushed stone minerality adding depth. Fresh acidity keeps everything lively and food focused, finishing long, dry and quietly persistent with a floral echo.

This is a Nebbiolo that fits effortlessly into relaxed Italian inspired moments. Think tajarin with ragù, veal cutlets with sage, roasted mushrooms or pizza bianca shared among friends. Enjoy it now with a short decant or cellar for five to seven years as layers of leather, dried rose and forest floor begin to emerge. A graceful and authentic Langhe Nebbiolo that delivers genuine Piedmontese charm.