“Batàr” Bianco Toscana IGT 2022 (BIO)

Agricola Querciabella | Tuscany
Soc. Agr. Querciabella S.p.A. | Via di Barbiano 17 | IT 50022 Greve

09440122 · 0,75 l · 104,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping10 units available

Batàr is undoubtedly reminiscent of Burgundy, but with unmistakable Tuscan authenticity. Vintage after vintage, Querciabella's forward-thinking winemaking has evolved beyond the hedonistic idea of growing foreign, albeit noble, white grapes in a stronghold of red wines to focus on expressing a particular sense of place. The Batàr's inherent vitality and classic minerality clearly come from the high-altitude vineyards of Ruffoli and the Galestro soils typical of the best sites in Chianti Classico.

Batàr's legendary ability to defy age and improve over time requires a careful combination of hand-picked Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco grapes, punctual micro-vinification and patient ageing in barrels. The long period on the lees in high-quality French barriques allows the individual batches to develop their best expression. The final assemblage is only put together through extensive sampling once the optimal maturation process has been completed. Further maturation in the bottle before release seals the multi-layered texture that characterises the proverbial mouthfeel of Batàr.

Exudes elegant aromas of jasmine, peach and sweet tropical fruit and a lively minerality. Batàr secures its many admirers with great finesse and opulent diversity and has undoubtedly been one of the best white wines in Italy for decades! SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, light golden yellow, animating. Inviting nose with notes of peach and pineapple, yellow apple, with hints of smoke and flint in the background. Good weight on the palate, shows plenty of fresh acidity, well-ripened fruit, lots of mango and apricot, good tension." Falstaff

"The Batàr 2022 is airy, fresh and nuanced. Notes of mandarin oil, mint, lemon peel, almonds and dried flowers are beautifully emphasised in this aromatic, refreshing white wine. The style continues to move towards energy and vibrancy. Nowadays, the wine is aged minimally on the lees and only a touch of new oak is used - a response to changing climatic conditions and stylistic preferences. It's beautifully done and also very expressive, especially for a wine that has just been bottled." Vinous

"Aromas of apple pie and dried mangoes with hints of flint. Medium-bodied with lovely fruit and crisp acidity. A crunchy brightness to this. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold." James Suckling