Querciabella Batar, 2002, 1500ML

Feature

Tasting Note

Decanter 96 points, October 2021

2002 was such a difficult vintage that it still brings a tear to the eye of older locals. Spring was wet and rain continued through summer, meaning much of the Chardonnay was left in the vineyard. As an expression of almost pure Pinot Bianco it is so surprising and hauntingly distinctive. A beautiful fragrance of honey, orange blossom, orange rind and spice is followed by a meltingly seductive texture and a savoury finish.

Winemaking 

Batar

50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Blanc

Whole cluster pressed, and vatted with partial lees.
Fermented with indigenous yeast in oak barrels, and matured in 20% new Frech oak for 10 months, before being racked to concrete tanks for blending and integrating before bottling. 
Regular battonage and full malo.

Winery

Giuseppe Castiglioni started Querciabella in 1974 with a single hectare of land. Quickly he expanded the size of the holdings and just as quick he realized the importance of growing grapes in the most natural way possible. He converted the vineyards to organic in 1988.