COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
BelColle (Agricola Bosio srl)
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barbera d'Alba 'Le Masche' BelColle 2020 is a red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy, produced by Agricola Bosio srl under the BelColle brand. The BelColle estate, founded in 1976, is now part of the Bosio Family Estates, a group with a four-generation history in winemaking. The winery's location in Verduno places it in a significant viticultural area of Piedmont. The wine is made from Barbera grapes, with the potential for a small addition of Nebbiolo.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bel Colle is situated in Verduno, the 'green heart of Barolo'.
Fact 02
The Bosio family's winemaking legacy spans four generations.
Fact 03
Barbera d'Alba DOC allows up to 15% Nebbiolo in its blend.
Fact 04
The winery is part of the Bosio Family Estates group.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Barbera d'Alba 'Le Masche' BelColle 2020 involves maceration on skins for approximately 10-15 days, utilizing pump-overs for color extraction. Malolactic fermentation is typically carried out in stainless-steel tanks. Aging can range from a minimum of 4 months in steel followed by bottle aging, to 6 months in cement tanks before bottling. Some Barbera d'Alba wines may also see aging in large French or Slavonian oak barrels.
