Wine: Batasiolo Langhe Sunsi

Country: Italy

Region: Piemonte

Designation: Langhe DOC

Brand/Producer: Batasiolo

Grape Varietal: Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc

ABV: 13%

Type: White

Code: 1932

Tasting Note

A brilliant straw yellow colour leads on to a fruit forward bouquet of white fruits and faint honeysuckle. On the palate light peaches and white fleshed plums are well balanced with some crisp citrus and pleasant herb notes in the finish.

Producer

Beni di Batasiolo is the largest family-owned wine producer in Italy's Piedmont region. The Dogliani family has lived in Italy’s Langhe district for three generations, and since 1978 has grown Batasiolo to encompass more than 320 acres of vineyards.

For more than 30 years, Batasiolo has been led by second generation Fiorenzo Dogliani, who got his start in the wine business with his brothers and sisters in 1962. Fiorenzo has received many accolades over the years, including his recent inclusion among the “Grandi Cru d’Italia”, a group of the most prestigious Italian wine companies representing the highest expression of both the cultural and qualitative values of the Italian wine regions.

Winemaking

Harvesting by hand ensures the fruit is treated gently to reduce any tannic influence from bruised skins. Upon arrival in the winery, the bunches of grapes are destemmed followed by cold maceration for up to 48 hours. After pressing, the fermentation takes place on the lees to add complexity and faint biscuit notes to the palate

Fun Fact

In 1978, the Dogliani family purchased the historic Kiola Winery and Batasiolo Hills in Piedmont. This purchase included two “beni” – or estates -  in the internationally renowned zone for growing the celebrated Nebbiolo da Barolo grape, adding to the family’s existing seven estates. They named their company Beni di Batasiolo after the central vineyard where the winery and cellar are located.

Food pairing

A great summer aperitif, this is an ideal lunchtime wine for light dishes especially salads, antipasto and plain grills including fish and white meats

Awards & Accolades

86 points Decanter World Wine Awards