Piedmont, the renowned wine region in northwest Italy, often lets its wines do the talking. Here the Nebbiolo grape reigns supreme, producing some of Italy’s most celebrated reds such as Barolo and Barbaresco. The finest Nebbiolo fruit comes from a specific group of communes within Piedmont, including La Morra. It was in La Morra that, in 1978, the Dogliani family purchased a winery comprising seven beni (vineyards with farmhouses) and christened it Beni di Batasiolo. Today the third-generation Doglianis oversee nine beni totaling nearly 300 acres, about 60 percent planted in Nebbiolo and another 10 percent dedicated to other regional red varieties.
Batasiolo is especially noted for its single-vineyard Barolos, but a great starting point for newcomers is the estate’s classic Barolo. The 2007 vintage, commonly found on the market, illustrates the winery’s stylistic signature: a firm structure, dark fruit layered with sweet spice on the nose, and a robust body that leads to a long, memorable finish. This well-balanced Barolo typically retails for around $50.
If Barolo is the king of Nebbiolo-based wines from Piedmont, Barbaresco is often regarded as the queen. Also made entirely from Nebbiolo, Batasiolo’s Barbaresco generally shows a more velvety texture and softer tannins than the Barolo, which makes it approachable at a younger age. Expect rich spice on the nose, deep color, a medium-to-full body and a lingering finish. Its price point is usually near $30.
Beyond Nebbiolo, Batasiolo crafts an outstanding Barbera d’Alba from the estate’s Barbera grapes. Compared with the intense, deeply colored Nebbiolos, Barbera offers a lighter hue, gentler tannins and a rounder mouthfeel, often accompanied by pleasant vanilla notes in the aroma. This higher-tier Barbera provides excellent value, commonly available for about $15.
The winery also vinifies two expressions of Moscato d’Asti. One is a still Moscato, bright gold in color with refreshing acidity that keeps the wine’s peach-like sweetness lively and balanced; it usually sells for about $16. The other is a sparkling Moscato Spumante Rosé, pale rosy pink with a delicate floral fragrance, silky texture, medium body and a charming fruity sweetness. Light and approachable, the rosé spumante can typically be found for under $20.
Across its range, Batasiolo demonstrates a commitment to expressing Piedmont’s terroir—from structured, ageworthy Nebbiolos to fruit-forward, approachable styles. Whether seeking a cellar-worthy Barolo or an easy-drinking Moscato, the estate’s portfolio highlights the region’s diversity and the Dogliani family’s continued stewardship of these historic vineyards.