Querciabella Batar Tuscan Italy 2016 750ml

Withouta doubt, Batàr is one of Italy’s iconic white wines. Its unrivalled textural beautyand vibrant minerality reveal gracefully over time.

The Vineyards

Batàroriginates from vineyards situated close to the winery in Ruffoli, Grevein Chianti, between 350–600 m above sea level.

TheChardonnay comes from two distinct sites: the south-facing slopes of CasaocciSud and the winery’s higher vineyard, Il Pallonaio. At 350 m a.sl.,the galestro soils of the Casaocci Sud vineyard are flakey, hardenedschist-rich clays that confer ideal fruit concentration and intense floralnotes. Reaching an elevation of 600 m a.s.l., the galestro soils of IlPallonaio, with their high presence of sandstone, give the Chardonnay grapesdistinct, flinty gun-smoke minerality, lime zing, freshness, and tension.

Batàr’sPinot Blanc grows on the cooler north-facing slopes beneath our cellar at 400 ma.s.l.  where the galestro has broken down into its clay and schistcomponents. These denser soils add to the wine its characteristic texturalrichness, creaminess and volume along with pleasant citrus notes.

Grape Varieties

Chardonnay

PinotBianco

Serving Temperature

6-8Celsius

Recommended Glass

WhiteBurgundy Glass

Tasting Notes

Achampion of varietal precision and tension. It perfectly embodies the style andfocus enabled by winemaker Manfred Ing to let the grapes fully express theiressence.

Food Pairings

Batàrreally shows off next to creamy sauces, truffles and mushroom;its slightly nutty aroma is enhanced by spices like saffron, cinnamonand ginger, herbs like thyme and tarragon. We recommend pairing it withTagliatelle in a Truffled Cashew Cream Sauce, Risotto Alla Milanese orStir-fry Vegetables and Ginger Ramen Noodles.

Asit matures, Batàr develops more umami notes, hence pairs beautifully withsautéed or roasted mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and roasted root vegetableslike squash, parsnips and turnips. Our favourite pairingsinclude Miso-tahini Butternut Squash Soup and Penne with Sun-driedTomato Pesto.

·Ravioli with vegan brown butter and crispy sage
· Vegetables and chickpea coconut curry
· Wild mushroom polenta with thyme
· Creamy corn chowder with crispy coconut bacon
· King oyster mushroom scallops with garlic butter sauce
· Quiche with slow-roasted tomatoes, basil, and vegan parmesan
· Mushroom risotto
· Roasted cauliflower steak with almond pesto, and vegan mozzarella