The Bel Colle 2015 Barolo Simposio is an accessible and open-knit wine from a warm and sunny vintage. The bouquet is redolent of dark fruit, summer lilac, potting soils and black licorice. Fruit comes from a two-hectare site with calcareous clay soils, and these conditions help to shape the richness and concentration of the Nebbiolo grape. The finished results are aged in a combination of tonneaux and botte grande, giving the wine length and structure. This Barolo ends with a touch of bright acidity and a compact close. Some 15,000 bottles were released last year.

Aromas and flavors of pure cherry denote this supple, expressive red. Hints of leather, licorice, mint, tar and spice add complexity, though this retains a serious underlying structure. Fluid and harmonious, this finishes with a mix of fruit, mineral and tobacco notes. Best from 2022 through 2042. 6,900 cases made, 225 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add