Wine: Batasiolo Langhe Nebbiolo

Country: Italy

Region: Piemonte

Designation: Langhe DOC

Brand/Producer: Batasiolo

Grape Varietal: Nebbiolo

ABV: 14%

Type: Red

Code: 1937

Tasting Note

The Barolo's little brother is a charming, garnet-red, shiny wine with aromas of ripe red fruit with spicy notes and a tease of subtle night violets. The palate is full bodied with evolving mature fruit enhanced by more spicy notes in the lingering 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 grape name Nebbiolo is derived from "nebbia" which means fog and points to the white coating on the berries, which forms when fully ripe. The Batasiolo vineyards are located in the famous Barolo growing area, which is about 15 km southwest of the equally famous truffle town of Alba. The Dogliani brothers have secured a few of the best locations here and are currently among the most renowned winemakers in the region.

After harvesting by hand and destemming, fermentation with maceration of the skins takes place for around 10 days in steel tanks with periodic pumping over (battonage) followed by malolactic fermentation. The aging begins in Slavonian oak barrels for six months and then continues in stainless steel tanks for another 6 months. 

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

This Nebbiolo can accompany an entire menu from a charcuterie board to a rich pasta or risotto, on to grilled meats and finally hearty and medium-aged cheese.

Awards & Accolades

2 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso