Batasiolo BOFANI Barolo DOCG Piemonte

Batasiolo Barolo DOCG Piemonte from Italy, Piemonte, Barolo by Batasiolo Powerful Reds (1 x 3 Litres)

Colour: deep ruby-garnet that turns brick red with age. Bouquet: ethereal, intense, with hints of spices and dried fruits and offers great finesse to the nose and palate. Taste: dry, full-bodied, imposing, elegant, austere but velvety. Food Suggestions: ideal for accompanying game, roasts and strong, mature cheese. Serving Temperature: to be served at 18-20ºC. Should be decanted. Ageing: minimum ageing by law is three years. Vinification and Refinement: the vinification process consists of red wine method with long maceration on the skins for circa 15-20 days. Following the malolactic fermentation, the maturation takes place in the traditional Slavonian oak casks for up to 2 years with a third year ageing in the bottle. Area: Barolo, Serralunga d'Alba, Castiglione Falletto, Monforte d'Alba and La Morra. (12 x 37.5 cl)

Colour: deep ruby-garnet that turns brick red with age Bouquet: ethereal, intense, with hints of spices and dried fruits and offers great finesse to the nose and palate. Taste: dry, full-bodied, imposing, elegant, austere but velvety. Vinification and Refinement: the vinification process consists of red wine method with long maceration on the skins for circa 15-20 days. Following the malolactic fermentation, the maturation takes place in the traditional Slavonian oak casks for up to 2 years with a third year ageing in the bottle. Area: Barolo, Serralunga d'Alba, Castiglione Falletto, Monforte d'Alba and La Morra. (6 x 75 cl)

Color: intense garnet red. Aroma: ethereal, rose petals, and spice, with hints of tobacco, mint and chocolate. Vinification: red wine method with maceration on the skins for approx 10 days. Following the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is then matured in traditional Slavonian oak casks for ca. 2 years during which period the malolactic fermation takes place. The wine is then refined for a further 8-10 months prior to its release. Area: La Morra. Vine: Nebbiolo for Barolo (6 x 75 cl)

Colour: bright garnet red. Bouquet: ethereal and engaging, with hints of ripe fruits and spices such as prunes, figs and clove. Taste: full-bodied and austere. A well-structured wine where the tannins allow perfect blending of the aromas. Vinification and Refinement: red wine method with maceration on the skins for 10 to 15 days. Following the alcoholic fermentation the wine is then matured in the traditional oak casks for at least 2 years. A third year of ageing in the bottle is necessary before its release. Food Suggestions: ideal for accompanying game, roasts and strong, mature cheese. Fills the gap at the end of a meal before dessert. Serving Temperature: best served at 18-20ºC, after decanting. Area: Serralunga d'Alba. Vine: Nebbiolo for Barolo,Nebbiolo Langhe,Moscato d'Asti (6 x 75 cl)

Colour: deep ruby-garnet that turns brick red with age. Bouquet: ethereal, intense, with notes of spices and dried fruits and offers great finesse to the nose and palate. Taste: dry, full-bodied, imposing, elegant, austere but velvety Vinification and Refinement: the vinification process consists of the red wine method with long maceration on the skins for 15-20 days. Following the malolactic fermentation, the maturation takes place in the traditional Slovenian oak casks for up to 2 years with a third year ageing in the bottle. (6 x 75 cl)

Batasiolo LA CORDA della BRICCOLINA Barolo DOCG Piemonte from Italy, Piemonte, Barolo by Batasiolo Powerful Reds (1 x 1.5 Litres)

Colour: intense garnet red that turns brick red with age. Bouquet: full with notes of cinnamon and ripe fruits, enhanced by traces of oak. Taste: dry, full-bodied, well balanced. The tannins give a soft, velvety finish. Good persistence with an intense, pleasant aftertaste Vinification and Refinement: red wine method with maceration on the skins for 15 days. After a significant decanting process, the wine is stored in barriques for up to 2 years. This ageing period is decided on by careful sampling from the barrique. A third year of ageing in the bottle is necessary before its release. Serving Temperature: best served at 18-20ºC. Should be decanted. Area: Serralunga d'Alba (6 x 75 cl)

This vineyard is situated on the Hill of the Cannubi. A deep, sometimes inky wine, with tobacco aromas. It has a great, smoky complexity and surprising finesse and suppleness for such a weighty wine. A perfect accompaniment to red meat game and cheese. Serve at room temperature. (12 x 75 cl)