The Story
A bold, velvety, and beautifully structured Italian red wine from the Veneto region, 'Batista' displays a deep, intense ruby color with shifting garnet highlights. The nose reveals an expansive and opulent bouquet of macerated black cherries, wild blackberries, and sweet plum compote, masterfully integrated with rich undertones of dark chocolate, sweet vanilla bean, and toasted oak spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied, smooth, and immensely satisfying. A lush, sweet-fruited core is seamlessly wrapped in broad, fine-grained tannins and a balanced, warming freshness. The finish is remarkably long and luxurious, leaving a comforting trail of dark cocoa, baking spice, and dark forest berries.
Food Pairing: A spectacular match for hearty, robust dishes. Pairs beautifully with slow-braised beef short ribs, grilled ribeye steaks, roasted lamb shank, or rich wild game stews, as well as mature, aged cheeses.
Description
A bold, velvety, and beautifully structured Italian red wine from the Veneto region, 'Batista' displays a deep, intense ruby color with shifting garnet highlights. The nose reveals an expansive and opulent bouquet of macerated black cherries, wild blackberries, and sweet plum compote, masterfully integrated with rich undertones of dark chocolate, sweet vanilla bean, and toasted oak spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied, smooth, and immensely satisfying. A lush, sweet-fruited core is seamlessly wrapped in broad, fine-grained tannins and a balanced, warming freshness. The finish is remarkably long and luxurious, leaving a comforting trail of dark cocoa, baking spice, and dark forest berries.
Food Pairing: A spectacular match for hearty, robust dishes. Pairs beautifully with slow-braised beef short ribs, grilled ribeye steaks, roasted lamb shank, or rich wild game stews, as well as mature, aged cheeses.
