He was dressed in a rough robe that was considered sacred, his head was bowed and the posture upright during the religious procession. The Batù, laypeople belonging to the eponymous confraternity

Pair with stew, wild game, hard cheeses (Grana Padano, spicy cheese) fillet steak with Barberaresco wine sauce, porcini mushroom tagliatelle.

Tasting Note: Intense and spicy, evolving from dry rose, dried cherry, red fruit jam, and raspberry, to explosive notes of cinnamon, clove, allspice, and tobacco, with hints of vanilla and a whiff of cedar in the finish. The flavor is vigorous, complex yet delicate, with beautiful balance, extremely well-integrated tannins, and supple edges.

Origin: Piedmont, Italy

Blend: Nebbiolo