By Bel Colle
2013 Barolo DOCG Riserva 10 Anni

Wine Details
Producer: Bel Colle
Region: Piedmont
Country: Italy
Wine Composition: 100% Nebbiolo

Description
This Barolo is garnet red, with fine aromas of chocolate, toast, and spice from aging in wood. It has a great structure and big tannins.

Winemaker Notes
The Nebbiolo grapes for this wine come from vineyards in the Verduno region (Boscatto and Monvigliero), 300 to 350 feet above sea level. The average age of the vines is 50 years. They are grown southwest- and southern-facing, in calcareous clay soil, at a density of about 5,000 plants per acre. After harvesting, the grapes are pressed, and the must is fermented in temperature-controlled steel tanks after a short period in contact with dry ice to increase complexity and aroma. Skin maceration takes place over 15 days, assuring good color and body.

Serving Suggestions
This wine is a perfect accompaniment to red meats and an array of Italian cheeses, pasta, and risotto.

Technical Data
Alcohol: 14.00%
Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
Total Acidity: 5.1 g/L
pH: 3.48
[Information provided by Quintessential Wines]

Bel Colle 2013 10 Anni Riserva Nebbiolo (Barolo)
From: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Rating: 93
Price: $70
Winery: Bel Colle 
Region: Piedmont
Alcohol: 14%
Variety: Nebbiolo
Wine Type: Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Issue Date: 10/1/2022
Aromas of rose petal, leather and black-skinned berry emerge from the glass. The polished, bal;amced [sic] palate offers Morello cherry, licorice and a balsamic note alongside fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2033.
Reviewed By: Kerin O'Keefe

BEL COLLE BAROLO 10 ANNI RISERVA 2013
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Vintage: 2013
Score: 90
Dry spice on the nose, the fruit relegated to second place. Still, it’s drinking quite nicely now with some fine, still lightly firm tannin pushing it along. Lacks a bit of fruit and mid-palate depth. No point in aging any longer. Drink now.