Barolo Brunate DOCG 2016

Batasiolo | Piedmont
Batasiolo S.p.A. | Via Invorio 24/a | IT 10146 Torino

05183016 · 0,75 l · 64,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The Brunate vineyard, located between La Morra and Barolo, is considered one of the region's great Grand Cru. The combination of calcareous marl soils, optimal south to south-east exposure and the altitude gives the wine a fine interplay of ripe fruit, spicy depth and silky-textured tannin structure. The 2016 vintage produced wines of rare harmony in the Barolo region: a cool spring, balanced summer weeks and a long, golden autumn created conditions in which Nebbiolo could mature slowly. The result is wines of precision, depth and longevity.

In the glass, the 2016 is a deep garnet-red colour with a slight orange hue at the rim. A complex and multi-layered aroma unfolds on the nose: ripe cherries, violets, dried herbs, fine tobacco and hints of truffle and mineral stone. Taut yet supple on the palate, with lively acidity, precisely matured tannins and elegant, long-lasting fruit. The finish is distinctive and clear, with subtle spice and persistent energy. A Barolo from one of Piedmont's most legendary vineyards, the 2016 is perfectly balanced between expressiveness and grace – and which still has many years ahead of it. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aroma of raspberries and crystallised fruit. Ripe and rich on the palate with fine and full tannins; great ageing potential." Decanter

"The Beni di Batasiolo 2016 Barolo Brunate offers hints of ripe fruit with an open or immediately inviting approach. There is dark currant and cassis, followed by spice, earthy tones and a whisper of black truffle. In addition to this full-bodied bouquet, this wine offers solid fruit richness and concentration. The finish is long and carried by silky tannins." Wine Advocate

"Nutty, dried-vegetable to tobacco and tarry aroma of red and a little black berries with mushroomy nuances and some pepper. Ripe, firm, tart, juicy, clear fruit, slightly ethereal notes, taut, ripe tannins, dense and persistent on the palate, fine herbaceous to tobacco flavours, a little peppery in the background, chalky minerality, persistent, firm, good depth, still young, has a certain freshness, a hint of cocoa in the background, multi-layered, very good to long, firm, juicy and finely spicy finish, salty minerality, again with ethereal nuances." Wein-Plus

"Complex and decadent with ripe strawberries, smoke and lavender. Some undertones of burnt orange. Full-bodied, firm and chewy with lots of tannins. Needs time to soften and open up, has great potential." James Suckling