Despite its relatively short history, this wine is being imposing with supreme convinction. Here wine and territory have the same name. The production area is adjacent to that of Barbaresco: a litle further east. The grape variety Nebbiolo Lampia, the characteristics of the soil, the altitude and the extraordinary exposure of the Batajot “sunny vineyard (sorì)” combined with a low grape yield per hectare and a traditional vinification give us an exceptional, harmonious, of great pleasure wine
Type of wine: red wine, with a rich body, great for red meat, roast
beef, game.
Vineyard location: Municipality of Castellinaldo, Batajot locality.
Soil and exposure: clay soil on the top of the hill where the
Batajot vineyard is located.
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo variety Lampia.
Care in preparation: traditional vinification in big oak barrels,
long maceration of the skins with several punching down.
Alcohol content: 13.5 % - Acidity 5.5 grams per litre.
Aging: 18/24 months in big barrel of oak + a few months in bottles.
Type of bottle: high-shoulder bottle 0,75 L.
Packaging: 6-bottles cases.
Colour: intense ruby red with brilliant red reflections.
Smell: ethereal, with sensations of ripe fruit, of Rosehip and of
berries.
Taste: tasty, moderately tannic and redolent of raspberry and
redcurrant. Excellent aftertaste with spicy hints.
Evolution: this wine is usually at its best after 2-3 years but great
vintages can age well for 6-7 years, keeping their excellent quality.
Serving temperature: 17 - 18°C.
