In
the
local
dialect
of
old
rural
Piedmont
the
word
"beni",
meaning
"property,
assets",
has
always
been
used
with
a
slightly
different
meaning,
denoting
not
only
the
farming
land
belonging
to
large
landowners,
but
also
small-holdings:
"andè
nti
beni"
means
going
out
into
the
fields
or
the
vineyards
to
work
or
to
give
instruction.
Nourishment
comes
from
the
land
-
the
asset
par
excellence
-
and
the
soul
of
the
farmer,
who
identifies
himself
with
his
property,
is
inextricably
tied
to
the
land.
The
"Beni
di
Batasiolo",
the
amphitheatre
of
vineyards
surrounding
our
cellars,
was
the
original
setting
for
our
company.
Over
the
years
other
farms
-
other
"properties"
-
have
been
added
to
this
nucleus,
and
now
the
estate
covers
nearly
one
hundred
hectares
of
vineyards,
making
it
one
of
the
largest
farming
concerns
in
the
Langhe.
"Batasiolo"
has
been
joined
by
"Boscareto",
a
headland
stretching
down
into
the
valley
and
planted
to
the
south-west
with
precious
nebbiolo
grapes,
while
on
the
slopes
facing
north-west
the
fragrant
moscato
variety
has
found
its
ideal
habitat;
"Briccolina",
a
small,
highly-prized
property
just
outside
the
village
of
Serralunga
Alba;
"Bricco",
above
Verne,
where
the
view
sweeps
out
across
the
vineyards
of
Barolo
to
the
vast
plain
below
and
the
mountains
in
the
distance;
"Bofani"
in
the
historical
centre
of
the
Barolo
wine-growing
area,
Bussia
Sottana:
"Morino",
in
La
Morra,
which
is
mainly
planted
with
Chardonnay;
"Zonchetta"
in
Cerequio
on
the
way
up
to
La
Morra;
"Tantesi",
immersed
in
the
gentle
hills
of
Monforte
di
Alba.
The
bonds
with
the
land
are
fundamental
for
a
wine-growing
company
which
has
inherited
the
truest
farming
traditions
of
Piedmont.
Wine
is
made
with
skiful,
loving
care
in
the
winery,
but
it
is
created
in
the
vineyard.
"Beni
di
Batasiolo"
sets
out
-
in
its
name
as
well
-
to
reflect
this
age-old
intrinsic
truth.
Beni
di
Batasiolo
Winery
BARBERA
Di
ALBA
Made
from
Barbera
grapes
grown
on
the
hills
around
the
town
of
Alba,
this
deep
ruby-red
wine
has
a
vinous,
vigorous,
lingering
nose
and
a
dry,
full-bodied
taste.
Beni
di
Batasiolo
Winery
PIEMONTE
BARBERA
Red
wine
from
Piedmont
of
the
D.O.C.
classification
(since
1995).
Produced
in
the
hilly
area
in
the
province
of
Asti
and
Alessandria.
Red
wine
making,
maceration
on
skins
for
7/8
days.
Ruby
red
of
medium
intensity.
Intense,
vinous,
fruity
and
delicate.
full,
dry,
racy
with
a
good,
well-balanced
body.
Beni
di
Batasiolo
Winery
BARBARESCO
This
is
one
of
the
most
important
red
wines
in
Italy.
It
is
made
from
Nebbiolo
grapes
grown
on
the
hills
of
the
area
of
Barberesco
located
on
the
right
of
the
river
Tanaro.
The
fermentation
on
the
skins
in
steel
tanks
in
the
Batasiolo
winery
is
followed
with
great
attention
for
its
duration
of
around
10
days,
after
which
the
wine
is
aged
for
a
minimum
of
one
year
in
oak
casks,
followed
by
a
further
year
in
the
bottle.
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