Bosc dla Rei Asti Beni di Batasiolo 1996
The 1996 Bosc dla Rei is a Moscato d'Asti from the renowned Piedmont region in northwestern Italy. Situated at the foot of the Alps, Piedmont is celebrated globally for its dramatic, steep hills and a strong focus on how the local terroir influences the vineyards. This specific wine originates from Asti, a central area within Piedmont that holds the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) classification. Asti is historically recognized for its production of Moscato Bianco, focusing on both fully sparkling Asti Spumante and the gently sparkling Moscato d'Asti.
The wine is made from the Moscato grape, a variety frequently cultivated in Piedmont, as well as in other global wine regions like California. In the Asti area, Moscato is traditionally utilized to produce light wines with a low alcohol content, which is reflected in this vintage's 5.5 percent alcohol by volume.
Beni di Batasiolo, the producer behind the Bosc dla Rei vineyard expression, was established in 1978 when the Dogliani brothers acquired the historic Kiola winery in La Morra. Today, it stands as one of the larger single-owner estates in the area, encompassing over 130 hectares distributed across nine properties. While they produce Moscato d'Asti, the house is also highly regarded for its extensive Barolo portfolio, which includes five classic crus such as Cerequio, Brunate, Bussia, Briccolina, and Boscareto. The estate is currently managed by the second generation of the family, under the leadership of Fiorenzo Dogliani.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Piedmont
Piedmont (which literally means "at the foot of the mountain") is located in northwestern Italy, surrounded by the Alps. It is considered one of the world's absolute most prestigious wine regions. The area is known for small, passionate, family-run wineries and a huge focus on terroir (how the soil and microclimate affect the wine).
Classic characteristics of Piedmont:
The royal wines: This is where the world-famous, complex and expensive red wines Barolo and Barbaresco come from (both made from 100% Nebbiolo).
Everyday heroes: In addition to Nebbiolo, the region is famous for the grapes Barbera (juicy, acidic and incredibly popular) and Dolcetto (dark, soft and fruity).
The white and sweet: Piedmont also makes the crisp white wine Gavi and the famous, lightly sparkling dessert bubbles Moscato d'Asti.
The landscape: Dramatic, steep hills – especially in the Langhe sub-area. The hills are often shrouded in thick morning mist in autumn, which protects the grapes and allows for a long, perfect ripening.
Gastronomy: An absolute mecca for food lovers. The area is world famous for the exclusive white truffles from Alba, hazelnuts and rich, simmered dishes that scream with a glass of local red wine.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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