92 POINTS: James Suckling
93 POINTS: Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com
17/20 POINTS: Jancis Robinson MW
Chardonnay & Pinot Bianco
The latest vintage of Querciabella’s stunning and iconic white wine 'Batar' which is often described as the ‘white Sassicaia’ and renowned for being one of Italy’s truly world class white wines.
This is the jewel in the crown of Tuscan white wine-making and easily mistakable for a leading white Burgundy. It has an intense floral note of acacia, alongside melon and honey, balanced oak, smoke and toast.
… The palate is creamy, full bodied and round, with rich texture, superb tension and sweet spice. It is a remarkable triumph and a must have wine for any collection. It is a fusion of Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne Montrachet and Tuscany.
"The dried-pear and toasty-oak aromas make this a very distinctive white. The nose is very involved showing green apples, preserved lemons, almond granita and vanilla. Full body, medium acidity and a creamy finish. Drink now. Made from organic grapes."
— 92 Points, James Suckling
"Querciabella's 2015 Batàr (Chardonnay/Pinot Bianco) is very delicate and restrained, especially within the context of the year. Lemon confit, white flowers, orange peel and mint all develop nicely in the glass, but it is the wine's persistence that stands out most. The 2015 is one of the most polished, gracious Batàrs I can remember tasting."
— 93 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com
"Hedonistic oak, white fruit and lemon nose. The fruit is still a little subdued on the palate but with a clear, underlying richness. Long, deep and concentrated fruit that needs time to tone down and show the citric nerve underneath."
— 17/20 Points, Jancis Robinson MW
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