Technical
Appellation: Toscana IGT
First vintage: 1988
Grapes: Chardonnay; Pinot Bianco
Viticulture: Plant-based biodynamics
Certifications: Vegan; Organic
Average yield (wine): 25hl/ha
Élevage: Barrel-fermented
9 months in French oak
Annual production: 16,000 bottles
Average alcohol content: 14% vol.
Tech sheet
Scheda tecnica
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Vineyards
Batàr originates from vineyards situated close to the winery in Ruffoli, Greve in Chianti, between 350–600 m above sea level.
The Chardonnay comes from two distinct sites: the south-facing slopes of Casaocci Sud and the winery’s higher vineyard, Il Pallonaio. At 350 m a.sl., the galestro soils of the Casaocci Sud vineyard are flakey, hardened schist-rich clays that confer ideal fruit concentration and intense floral notes. Reaching an elevation of 600 m a.s.l., the galestro soils of Il Pallonaio, with their high presence of sandstone, give the Chardonnay grapes distinct, flinty gun-smoke minerality, lime zing, freshness, and tension.
Batàr’s Pinot Blanc grows on the cooler north-facing slopes beneath our cellar at 400 m a.s.l. where the galestro has broken down into its clay and schist components. These denser soils add to the wine its characteristic textural richness, creaminess and volume along with pleasant citrus notes.
Scores
Batàr 2022
95/100 Daniele Cernilli · DoctorWine
92/100 Antonio Galloni · Vinous
Batàr 2021
96/100 Audrey Frick · JebDunnuck.com
94/100 Zekun Shuai · JamesSuckling.com
93+/100 Antonio Galloni · Vinous
93/100 Falstaff
5/5 Grappoli Bibenda · FIS
Batàr 2020
95/100 Aldo Fiordelli · Decanter
94/100 James Suckling
93/100 Monica Larner · RP’s Wine Advocate
93/100 Antonio Galloni · Vinous
93/100 John Gilman · View From the Cellar
92/100 Stephanie Johnson · Wine & Spirits Magazine
17.5+/20 Walter Speller · JancisRobinson.com
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Tasting
The 2020 Batàr, Querciabella’s Chardonnay/ Pinot Blanc white is laced with hints of tangerine oil, jasmine, spice and pear. Light tropical accents appear later adding gorgeous nuance throughout. The move toward high elevation vineyards and picking earlier yields a Batàr endowed with terrific freshness and plenty of style.
– ANTONIO GALLONI · Vinous
Serving
Decanting
Batàr benefits from decanting
Ideal serving temperature
6–8° C (43–47° F)
Recommended glasses
Riedel Extreme Chardonnay 4441/97
Riedel Extreme Pinot Noir 4441/07
Riedel Performance Chardonnay 6884/97
Zalto Burgundy 11100
Pairing
Batàr really shows off next to creamy sauces, truffles and mushroom; its slightly nutty aroma is enhanced by spices like saffron, cinnamon and ginger, herbs like thyme and tarragon. We recommend pairing it with Tagliatelle in a Truffled Cashew Cream Sauce, Risotto Alla Milanese or Stir-fry Vegetables and Ginger Ramen Noodles.
As it matures, Batàr develops more umami notes, hence pairs beautifully with sautéed or roasted mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and roasted root vegetables like squash, parsnips and turnips. Our favourite pairings include Miso-tahini Butternut Squash Soup and Penne with Sun-dried Tomato 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
Formats
0.750 litre, 6 bottle wooden case
1.5 litre, 1 bottle wooden case
3.0 litre, 1 bottle wooden case (exceptional vintages)
Label
Name
Batàr is a name that has evolved over time. Between 1988 and 1991, the wine was called Bâtard-Pinot and was a blend of Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Between 1992 and 1994, the name was Bâtard (without ‘-Pinot’), because Chardonnay had been added to the blend. In 1995 the name was changed to Batàr, in order to avoid confusion with French AOCs of Burgundy, whose names contain the word ‘Bâtard’ (Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet).
Design
The label was designed by Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni, and features exclusive artwork from Italian painter Bernardino Luino.
The typeface Simona was designed by Jane Patterson and John Downer for Querciabella’s exclusive and proprietary use.
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