Wine: Batasiolo Pinot Chardonnay Spumante Brut

Country: Italy

Region: Piemonte

Brand/Producer: Batasiolo

Grape Varietal: 60% Pinot Bianco & 40% Chardonnay 

ABV: 11.5%

Type: Sparkling

Code: 2868

Tasting Note

A light clear and bright sparkling wine with fine and persistent “perlage” (flow of bubbles from the bottom of the glass). Delicate floral and fruity aromas are intertwined with bakery fresh bread. White fruits are forward on the palate with gentle bitter almond 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

The grapes are hand harvested and destemmed at the winery to avoid bruising the fruit. Cool fermentation takes place separately for Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay after which judicious blending takes place prior to second fermentation on lees in an autoclave (sealed pressurised tank) for at least 2 months. The resulting wine is bottled under pressure to retain its bubbles.

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 glorious aperitif for canapes, antipasto and light dishes.

Awards & Accolades

81 points Cellar Tracker