{"title":"Italy White","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"batar-2021-querciabella-6x750ml","title":"Batar 2022, Querciabella, 6x750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/cathrinetodd\/2020\/07\/25\/first-iconic-super-tuscan-white-wine-and-its-vegan-background\/#7a62768b4849\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewhite Tuscan wine\u003c\/a\u003e that is just as prized as the top red wines of the region”, Batàr enjoys the cult following of an iconic wine.\u003cbr\u003eWidely recognised by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/querciabella.com\/wines\/batar-scores\/\"\u003ecritics\u003c\/a\u003e around the world as the ultimate white \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/cathrinetodd\/2020\/07\/25\/first-iconic-super-tuscan-white-wine-and-its-vegan-background\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSuper Tuscan\u003c\/a\u003e and one of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/querciabella.com\/news\/batar-is-one-of-james-suckling-top-100-italian-white-wines\/\"\u003eItaly’s greatest white wines,\u003c\/a\u003e the illustrious Hugh Johnson once described it as “a dream of a white” worth comparing with a Burgundy Grand Cru. In the words of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/querciabella.com\/news\/jancis-robinson-tastes-batar\/\"\u003eJancis Robinson MW OBE\u003c\/a\u003e more like a “successful Corton-Charlemagne than Bâtard-Montrachet”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/querciabella.com\/news\/why-a-tuscan-winery-is-looking-to-burgundy-for-inspiration\/\"\u003eReminiscent of Burgundy\u003c\/a\u003e, no doubt, yet with unmistakable Tuscan authenticity. Vintage after vintage, Querciabella’s forward-thinking winemaking has evolved beyond the hedonistic idea of succeeding at growing foreign white grapes, albeit noble, to focus on expressing a specific sense of place. Clearly, Batàr’s inherent vitality and classic minerality derive from the high-elevation vineyards of Ruffoli and the Galestro soil typical of Chianti Classico’s best sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe legendary ability of Batàr to defy age and improve over time requires a careful combination of hand-selected grapes of Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco, a punctual micro-vinification and patient maturation in barrel with an extended time spent on lees in French barriques. Only when optimal élevage is complete, the final blend comes together through extensive sampling. Further ageing in the bottle before its release puts the seal on the layered texture that defines Batàr’s proverbial mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSince 2010, much gentler lees contact and reduced reliance on new oak have enhanced the wine’s freshness. It opens with lemon zest, tangerine, and floral notes, accompanied by creamy undertones that give way to mineral hints and subtle salinity. The palate balances smooth texture with fresh acidity, offering flavours of pear, almond, saffron, and a touch of ginger spice that lingers in the fragrant and refreshing aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eN.B This wine is due to arrive soon - until it arrives and ABV can be confirmed, it is only available for purchase In Bond (For Storage).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624308961608,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624381116744,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pre-Arrival (In Bond - For Storage)","offer_id":52624381149512,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/Batar2022.jpg?v=1772193375"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.cellarselect.co.uk\/collections\/italy-white.oembed","provider":"Cellar Select","version":"1.0","type":"link"}