Chardonnay 'Morino' Batasiolo 2023
The Chardonnay 'Morino' Batasiolo is a rich and fragrant white wine produced in Piemonte, in the heart of the Langhe. The aging in barriques gives it roundness and softness on the palate, along with delicate notes of vanilla and honey that are refreshed by the most typical aromas of citrus and yellow fruit. Very versatile in pairings, it can accompany white meats, fish, and shellfish.
The Langhe Chardonnay ‘Vigneto Morino’ represents a completely Piedmontese interpretation of the most popular white grape variety in the world, characterized by aromas of exotic fruit and fine woods. First produced with the 1990 vintage, the Chardonnay ‘Vigneto Morino’ is born to showcase the vocation of the Langhe territory even towards the cultivation of international grapes, which here benefit from both the high presence of limestone in the soils and the peculiar microclimate that distinguishes the area. In particular, the Morino plot is located in the heart of the Barolo production zone, near the prestigious crus of Brunate and Cerequio.
Batasiolo Langhe ‘Vigneto Morino’ Chardonnay comes from only grapes of the same white variety cultivated within a vineyard planted on limestone soil with east exposure. The harvest is carried out by hand, generally at the beginning of September, and is followed by destemming and crushing of the bunches. The crushed grapes then undergo a cold pre-fermentation maceration of 24-48hours before soft pressing, with the must thus obtained undergoing alcoholic fermentation partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in French oak barriques. The subsequent maturation of several months takes place always in barriques on the fine lees with periodic batonnage, and after an additional resting in the bottle, the wine is finally ready for market release.
The Langhe Chardonnay ‘Vigneto Morino’ by Batasiolo is of an intense and brilliant straw yellow color with golden reflections. The nose offers fragrant hints of tropical fruit, grapefruit, and yellow-fleshed fruit that meet notes of honey, vanilla, and fine woods. The taste is rich and balanced, broad and dry, with a consistent citrus and fruity finish that invites you to return to the glass.