The 2023 Bel Colle Roero Arneis DOCG is a beautifully vibrant and classically styled Piedmont white from one of Verduno’s benchmark traditional producers. Produced entirely from Arneis grown on the sandy clay-calcareous hills of Roero, north of Alba, the wine captures the freshness, perfume and mineral tension that have made Arneis one of Piedmont’s signature white varieties. Fermented cool in stainless steel with brief lees ageing to preserve purity and texture, the 2023 vintage reflects the lively, aromatic personality of the grape while maintaining excellent balance and precision. Bel Colle’s restrained approach allows the distinctive character of Roero’s sandy soils to shine through clearly.
The nose reveals pear, white peach and green apple layered alongside white flowers, citrus peel and subtle almond notes, giving the wine remarkable aromatic lift and charm. On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with vibrant natural acidity, silky texture and a finely etched mineral core. Layers of orchard fruit, lemon zest and saline freshness unfold with excellent energy and balance, finishing dry, crisp and beautifully persistent with a gentle herbal-almond nuance typical of classic Arneis. Critics and merchants consistently highlight the wine’s freshness, delicacy and mineral-driven precision, describing it as a textbook example of modern Roero Arneis.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Bel Colle Roero Arneis is a superb modern Piedmont white — crisp, mineral and beautifully refreshing with outstanding freshness and drinkability. Perfect as an aperitif or with oysters, seafood pasta, grilled fish, fresh cheeses or lighter Mediterranean dishes. Enjoy now through 2028.
