| Producer | Querciabella |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | White Blend |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 16924 |
| Size | 750ml |
Tasting notes
Straw yellow with golden reflections. Intense aromas of orange blossom and citrus peel introduce an exotic bouquet of tropical fruit: mango, papaya, passion fruit. Notes of iodine and toasted bread spread with vegetable butter add more complexity. It is a full-bodied, elegant wine with plenty of freshness; the rich palate is reminiscent of tropical fruit, with a touch of oriental spices on the very persistent finish. With time, tertiary notes of mushrooms, nuts, and tobacco emerge, all the unique components melding seamlessly in a memorable gustatory experience.
Pairing Batàr
Deep and layered with complexity, Batàr calls for rich, creamy dishes that take on its prominent phenolic texture brought by barrel ageing. The presence of tannins is one of the reasons why, despite being white, Batàr is not necessarily the best choice for a light meal. But it would be unfair to Batàr’s remarkable versatility to leave it at that. Its taut acidity highlighting its fragrant profile combined with a flinty salinity, open the door to an array of delicious opportunities.
Except for the very hot and spicy recipes, you can take inspiration from all over Asia, melding bitter, pungent and, of course, umami flavours. With a young Batàr, try a chickpea coconut curry or Vegetable Stir-fry with Garlic and Ginger. A Miso-tahini Butternut Squash Soup or a Maitake mushroom Ramen Noodles are other flavorful suggestions you can explore for an intriguing pairing.
From button to portobello to truffles, from sautéed to roasted, Batàr likes its fungi. Thanks to its savoury and earthy notes, it can carry umami-rich dishes such as simple King Oyster Mushroom Scallops to a creamy Risotto with Porcini or a Mushroom Bourguignon Pot Pie. We recommend pairing Batàr 2019 with a Truffled Chickpea Sformatino.
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