The best wines of Bellet
Discover the best wines of Bellet of Provence as well as the best winemakers of Bellet and estates of Bellet to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Bellet and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Bellet by region
Looking for a good wine of Bellet of Provence among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Bellet. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Bellet with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Bellet
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Bellet
Red wines from the region of Bellet go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or veal such as recipes of american style beef marinade, savoyard fondue (but succulent) or veal paupiettes à la bourguignonne.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Bellet
On the nose the red wine of the region of Bellet. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, peach or black currant and sometimes also flavors of licorice, red fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Bellet. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of Bellet
- 2007With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2006With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2015With an average score of 4.06/5
- 2014With an average score of 4.03/5
- 2011With an average score of 4.02/5
- 2017With an average score of 4.01/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Bellet
- Grenache
- Jurancon Noir
- Braquet
- Fuelle Nera
- Shiraz/Syrah
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Bellet
A wine route planned in the region of Bellet? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Bellet.
- Château de Crémat Bellet
- Domaine du Fogolar Bellet
- Château de Bellet Bellet
Discovering the wine region of Bellet
Bellet is a small appellation for red, white and rosé wines from the hills around Nice, in the Provence region of southeastern France. Despite Provence's penchant for rosé, a balanced blend of all three colours is produced under the name Bellet. Nice's proximity to the Italian border - and thus to the western vineyards of Liguria and Piedmont - is reflected in the style of Bellet wines and particularly in the Grape varieties used in their production. Bellet's key white grape variety is Vermentino, a variety that originated in Liguria, but which now accounts for 60% of all Bellet white wine.
The traditional Provençal name for Vermentino is Rolle, but the recent rise of this grape has been under its Italian name, so that many producers (and even the appellation's legal documents) now call it Vermentino. The two main varieties used in Bellet's red and rosé wines, Braquet and Fuella Nera (aka Folle Noire or Jurancon Noir), also have a distinct Italian note. Some believe that Braquet is the same grape as Brachetto, a common grape in Piedmont, while Fuella Nera is actually Folle Noire hiding under an Italian synonym. The name Provence is another link to the Italian link, being a modern, shortened form of Provincia Nostra.
Great white wines of Bellet
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Bellet
White wines from the region of Bellet go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of beef stew, garba ( ivory coast ) or quiche lorraine.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Bellet
On the nose the white wine of the region of Bellet. often reveals types of flavors of earth, vanilla or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, spices or oak.
The best vintages in white wine of Bellet
- 2016With an average score of 4.16/5
- 2015With an average score of 4.16/5
- 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2017With an average score of 4.06/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.96/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.95/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Bellet
- Rolle
- Chardonnay
- Rollo
- Grenache
- Braquet
- Clairette
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Bellet
A wine route planned in the region of Bellet? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Bellet.
- Château de Bellet Bellet
- Château de Crémat Bellet
- Domaine du Fogolar Bellet
Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc
Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.
Great pink wines of Bellet
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Bellet
Pink wines from the region of Bellet go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of pork chops with curry and honey, risotto of the sea or magic cake cheese quiche.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Bellet
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Bellet. often reveals types of flavors of minerality, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, strawberries or raspberry. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Bellet. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in pink wine of Bellet
- 2011With an average score of 4.22/5
- 2013With an average score of 4.11/5
- 2015With an average score of 4.07/5
- 2012With an average score of 4.01/5
- 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.86/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Bellet
- Braquet
- Cinsault
- Grenache
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinot Blanc
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Bellet
A wine route planned in the region of Bellet? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Bellet.
- Château de Bellet Bellet
- Château de Crémat Bellet
- Domaine du Fogolar Bellet
Discover the grape variety: Jurançon noir
Jurançon noir is a grape variety that comes from the Agenais region in southwestern France. It is a cross between malbec and folle blanche. Although it is quite similar to the white Jurançon, it is not the black form of the latter. Its bunches are compact and short, medium-sized and cylindrical-conical. Its berries are spherical-ellipsoid in shape. They are attached to short pedicels that are warty and strong. The skin is dark black and has a strong bloom. This variety has an average budding time and is hardy, vigorous and fertile. It gives a regular production, but it must be pruned short so that it does not quickly become exhausted. It fears grey rot, mildew, drought and grape worms. Jurançon Noir makes common, slightly alcoholic and lightly colored wines. Vinified as a rosé, it produces fruity and lively wines.
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