"La Reala" Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC 2021

Cantina Belcolle's Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC is an authentic expression of the Nebbiolo grape variety, cultivated in the best hills of the Roero, on the left bank of the Tanaro river. A red wine with great personality that stands out for its elegance and complexity. The origins of the name Nebbiolo, it seems, are linked to the word 'nebbia' (fog). A link that refers to the ideal location of the vineyards, situated above the fog line, where the grapes can benefit from a perfect microclimate for their ripening. The sandy soils of the Roero's 'bricchi', combined with the favourable exposure and temperate microclimate, give Belcolle's Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC excellent organoleptic qualities. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by 12 months of ageing in oak barrels, which gives the wine structure and complexity. A further refinement of 6 months in the bottle completes the maturation process and makes the wine ready to be tasted. On the nose, Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC Belcolle presents a broad and intense bouquet, characterised by floral notes of violets and roses, hints of ripe fruit such as cherries and plums, and delicate spices. With ageing, aromas of dried fruit, cocoa and liquorice develop. In the mouth it is soft and velvety, with elegant, well-integrated tannins. The structure is balanced and the aromatic persistence is long, with a mineral and lingering finish. It ideally accompanies first courses with meat sauces, main courses of red and white meat, medium and long matured cheeses.