Battito
With Battito, indulge in an exciting journey through your deepest desires and allow yourself to be consumed by its fiery passion.
Current Vintage
2021
Appellation
Umbria Rosso Igt
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese e Merlot
Alcohol
14.5
Vinification
Stainless Steel. 1/3 refined in barrels for 6 months.
Awards
90 Vinous
92 Falstaff, 91 James Suckling, 90 Vinous
91 James Suckling, 90 Vinous
93 James Suckling, 91 Falstaff, 89 Wine Enthusiast, 88 Wine Advocate
92 James Suckling, 87 Wine Advocate
An exhilarating journey through your deepest desires
Battito is a wine with an intense and broad aroma that explodes in the mouth with a full and generous taste, structured and full-bodied. It is the perfect companion for red meats and aged cheeses, enhancing its complexity and depth.
The Latin palindrome "In girum imus nocte et consumimur igni" has ancient origins, and the original author is not known with certainty. However, it is believed to have been created around the 13th century and was used as a wordplay or as a kind of riddle.
The literal meaning of the palindrome is "we wander in the night and are consumed by fire," which depicts a rather eerie and dark image. The symbolic meaning of the palindrome, however, can be interpreted in different ways depending on the context in which it is used.
Moths are nocturnal creatures and tend to fly around flames, often meeting their demise due to their attraction to the light. In this sense, moths could be seen as a symbol of our passions and desires, which attract us like a flame and eventually consume us completely.
The reference to the Latin palindrome may also suggest a sense of continuity between the past and the present, implying that humanity has always grappled with the same struggle against its own desires and passions, and that this struggle will continue to perpetuate into the future.