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Molto Bene Amore: Beni di Batasiolo & Buona ForchettaTaste of Italian WinesBy Frank Mangio Now there is a mouthful to love! For those that are new to these names in the wine and dine scene, Beni di Batasiolo is a leading winery located in the Piedmont district of Italy making lovely Gavi white wines and Barbera, Barbaresco and Barolo reds. The Batasiolo sales team presented their new release lineup in San Diego recently, in the festive patio at Buona Forchetta Pizzeria, Ristorante and Wineria, at Liberty Station center. There I met their "star player," a true authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizza oven, Sofia. The pizzas and all other traditional menu items are assuredly fresh, simple and delicious with each day bringing a new special entrée from the kitchen introduced in the dining room by server Federica Tollini.
In tasting the newest Batasiolo 2013 Barolo DOCG ($31.55), it turned out to be the king of the castle with a complex and powerful earthy taste. Barbaresco is the other Nebbiolo based wine that comes from the village of the same name in the Langhe area of southeast Piedmont. It is considered to be more velvety and with great finesse. The 2014 is now out and gained a 93 score in Wine Spectator for its refined finish ($40.) Finally, I would point out that Batasiolo produces an easy to drink everyday wine with a surprisingly solid flavor called Barbera. The lightly oaked, cherry and spice palate-pleaser is branded with the grape's varietal name and not a village like most. The 2014 Batasiolo Barbera ($14.20) matched up nicely with a Margheri ta Pizza at Buona Forchetta. See more information at batasiolo.com. Frank Mangio is a renowned wine connoisseur certified by Wine Spectator. He is one of the leading wine commentators on the web. View his columns at www.tasteofwineandfood.com. Reach him at mangiompc@aol.com.
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