BATAR Bio Toscana IGT

The vineyards from which Batàr originates have been organically farmed since the wine’s first vintage: 1988. A full conversion to biodynamic techniques was later carried out in 2000. The Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay grapes are processed through micro-vinification: Pressing, fermentation and élevage are conducted separately, on a lot-by-lot basis. Grapes are picked in 8 kilo crates and juice is gently extracted with a bladder press. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in French barriques, where the separate lots also undergo full malolactic fermentation. Barrel maturation takes 9 to 12 months. Once élevage is complete, lots are selected, through extensive sampling, for the final blend. After blending, the wine is transferred into cement tanks for a period of six months. The wine is then bottled and rests for a further six months before release. It is best to consume Batàr once the wine has reached maturity, approximately three and a half to four years after harvest. The wine’s maturity plateau is four to twelve years after harvest.