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Beni di Bastasiolo Winemaker Dinner

Tasted February 27, 2013 by Martin Redmond with 465 views

Flight 1 (1 note)

Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Beni di Batasiolo Moscato Piemonte Rosé Dolce Italy, Piedmont, Piemonte DOC
88 points
Strawberry color with spiced strawberry, floral and a bit of citrus aromas. On the palate it has a creamy mousse, and is moderately sweet with juicy spiced wild strawberry, and citrus flavors. Medium finish

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White
2009 Beni di Batasiolo Gavi Granée Italy, Piedmont, Gavi
90 points
Pale yellow color with a green tinge with orchard fruit, green apple and a bit of tropical fruit aromas. On the palate, it's dry and between light and medium-bodied with lively acidity along with crisp citrus, and chalk flavors. Medium-long finish.

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Red
2009 Beni di Batasiolo Barbaresco Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco
92 points
Garnet color with beautifully aromatic rose, cherry, anise and mineral aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, and fresh with dusty tannins along with dried cherry, spice and a hint of mineral flavors. Long finish. 13.5% 6,667 cases.

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Red
2008 Beni di Batasiolo Barolo Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
90 points
Dark garnet color with red rose, cherry, and a hint of anise aromas. On the palate, it's medium bodied, bright and elegant with fresh cherry, and mineral flavors. Medium-long finish 14.5% 29,167 cases made

Flight 5 (1 note)

White - Sparkling
2009 Beni di Batasiolo Moscato d'Asti Bosc dla Rei Italy, Piedmont, Asti, Moscato d'Asti
87 points
Pale yellow color with fruity orchard fruit aromas. On the palate, it's delicately frizzante with peach and honey flavors. Medium finish. From 375ml

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White - Sparkling
2011 Beni di Batasiolo Moscato d'Asti Bosc dla Rei Italy, Piedmont, Asti, Moscato d'Asti
88 points
Golden yellow color with lychee and tropical, and stone fruit aromas. On the palate, it's delicately frizzante with peach, honey and lychee flavors. Medium finish. A bit less sweet than the '09.
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