Querciabella: Batar

Batar

• Varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco
• Type: White
• Region: Toscana, Italy
• Alcohol Level: 14.0%

Wine Description:

Reminiscent of Burgundy, no doubt, yet with unmistakable Tuscan authenticity. Vintage after vintage, Querciabella’s forward-thinking winemaking has evolved beyond the hedonistic idea of succeeding at growing foreign white grapes, albeit noble, to focus on expressing a specific sense of place. Clearly, Batàr’s inherent vitality and classic minerality derive from the high-elevation vineyards of Ruffoli and the Galestro soil typical of Chianti Classico’s best sites.

Tasting Note:

Mid-yellowish straw. Waxy and herbal on the nose with good structure and rich palate entry but with density counterbalanced by suitable acidity. A hint of lime on the end. Broad-beamed and long but I’d love to see this with a little more bottle age and development. ...This is a white to accompany all sorts of savoury dishes – with creamy sauces perhaps.