Batana Malvasia
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–4 years of vintage release to preserve its vibrant aromatics and fresh profile.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Spicy Thai curry, grilled sea bass with herbs, fresh goat cheese
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Crafted by the visionary Paul Lato, 'Batana' is a stunning expression of Malvasia Bianca sourced from the prestigious Larner Vineyard in Santa Barbara County's Ballard Canyon. The wine is named after the traditional flat-bottomed wooden fishing boats of Rovinj, Croatia, paying homage to coastal heritage and the spirit of maritime exploration. Lato coaxes incredible aromatic complexity from this ancient Mediterranean grape, balancing its naturally flamboyant, exotic perfume of orange blossom, jasmine, and white peach with a vibrant, mineral-driven acidity. Through careful, minimal-intervention winemaking, this rare California bottling captures both the sun-drenched terroir of the Central Coast and the elegant, textured precision that defines Lato's signature style.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 2002 by Polish-born sommelier Paul Lato, this artisanal winery is based in Santa Maria, California, within the heart of Santa Barbara County. Driven by a philosophy of minimal intervention and a quest for elegance and balance, Lato meticulously selects fruit from some of the Central Coast's most prestigious vineyards, including Bien Nacido, Solomon Hills, and Larner. The estate is highly acclaimed for its small-production, single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, and Syrahs, which beautifully capture the unique maritime-influenced terroir of the region. With an unwavering focus on purity of fruit and texture, expressions like the Solomon Hills Pinot Noir Suerte and Larner Syrah Cinematique have earned the winery a reputation as one of California's premier boutique producers.