Bel Colle Verduno Pelaverga DOC 2024 from Verduno is a beautifully fragrant, light‑on‑its‑feet Piedmont red, bursting with red fruits and white‑pepper spice that make it wildly drinkable. From the rare Pelaverga Piccolo grape grown on the hills around Verduno, it has become something of a cult wine for those who love elegant, spicy reds. Bel Colle Verduno Pelaverga DOC 2024 is exactly what you open when you want Barolo country character without Barolo weight.

In the glass, this Verduno Pelaverga shows a light, brilliant ruby‑red colour with a pinkish hue. The nose is packed with red fruits – cherry, strawberry and raspberry – plus plum, rose and loads of white pepper and warm spice. The palate is delicate and velvety yet bright, delivering juicy red berries, a touch of orange peel and hazelnut, fine dusty tannins and fresh acidity that keep the finish savoury, spicy and incredibly refreshing.

Bel Colle Verduno Pelaverga DOC 2024 is superb with cured meats, antipasti, grilled vegetables and mushroom dishes, where its red fruit and peppery spice play perfectly with savoury flavours. It also shines with lighter meat dishes, roast chicken, pork, or aged cheeses, making it a hugely versatile red to chill slightly and pour generously.