Bel Colle Verduno Pelaverga 2024

Bel Colle Verduno Pelaverga 2024 is a vibrant, aromatic red that showcases one of Piedmont’s most captivating native grapes in its purest, juiciest form. Crafted from Pelaverga Piccolo di Verduno, this is a wine that charms with fragrance, finesse, and a delicate, almost weightless texture. Long cherished by locals as a “secret” Piedmont specialty, Verduno Pelaverga is now gaining recognition worldwide for its uniquely spicy, floral character and effortless drinkability.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2024 Bel Colle Verduno Pelaverga shows a bright, transparent ruby color with hints of garnet at the rim—light in color but full of personality. The nose is intensely aromatic yet graceful, offering wild strawberries, pomegranate, and redcurrant layered with rose petals, white pepper, pink peppercorn, and a subtle herbal note reminiscent of dried thyme and bay. On the palate, this is a lithe, medium‑light bodied red with vibrant acidity and ultra-fine tannins. Crunchy red fruit—cranberry, raspberry, and sour cherry—meets a signature Pelaverga spice: cracked white pepper, hints of clove, and a gentle savory note that keeps it fresh and moreish. The finish is clean, refreshing, and lightly saline, inviting another sip. Best enjoyed in its youth for its aromatic intensity and energy, it will nonetheless develop a bit more complexity over 3–5 years, gaining subtle earthy and floral nuances while retaining its elegance.

Production
Bel Colle sources its Pelaverga Piccolo from hillside vineyards around Verduno, in the northern Barolo zone of Piedmont. Here, calcareous marl and clay-limestone soils, combined with good altitude and cooling breezes from the Alps, give grapes excellent aromatic lift and natural acidity. Grapes are typically hand-harvested at optimal ripeness to preserve Pelaverga’s delicate skins and hallmark perfume. In the cellar, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled tanks, with a relatively short maceration to avoid excessive extraction and to highlight the grape’s floral and spicy character. The wine is then aged primarily in stainless steel (and sometimes cement) rather than new oak, ensuring that the finished Verduno Pelaverga remains bright, pure, and focused on fruit and fragrance.

Food & Serving
This 2024 Verduno Pelaverga is a wonderfully versatile food wine, ideal for antipasti, cured meats, and lighter dishes. Try it with Piedmontese classics such as vitello tonnato, tajarin with butter and sage, carne cruda, or agnolotti del plin, as well as charcuterie, semi-soft cheeses, roast chicken, grilled tuna steak, or mushroom-based dishes. Its peppery kick also works surprisingly well with lightly spiced Asian cuisine and dishes featuring aromatic herbs. Serve lightly chilled, around 14–16°C, to emphasize its freshness and aromatic lift. Decanting is generally not necessary, but a brief 15–20 minutes in a carafe can help the perfume fully open up.

Producer
Bel Colle was founded in 1974 in Verduno, in the heart of Piedmont’s Langhe, with a clear focus on expressing local terroir and native grape varieties. While the estate is best known for its Barolo and Barbaresco, Bel Colle has played an important role in the revival and recognition of Verduno Pelaverga, helping to bring this once almost-forgotten grape to a wider audience. Since 2015, Bel Colle has been part of the Bosio family’s wine group, benefitting from modern technical expertise while retaining a strong, site-focused identity. The winery is respected across the region for its consistently elegant, terroir-driven wines and its contribution to preserving Piedmont’s diverse viticultural heritage.

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