About this wine
Tâm is the flagship of Batzella, a Bolgheri Superiore DOC blend of roughly 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Cabernet Franc from the estate's La Badia vineyard in Castagneto Carducci. Its name means 'passion' or 'heart' in Vietnamese, a nod to co-founder Khanh Nguyen's heritage. The wine shows unusual elegance for a Super Tuscan, reconciling olfactory finesse with power on the palate: dark cherries, plum, cassis, tobacco and licorice notes wrapped in firm but polished tannins, aged in French oak.
A Super Tuscan that shows how elegant Cabernet-based Bolgheri wine can be — approachable despite its serious structure.
Sommelier's Note
"Tâm proves Bolgheri doesn't need Sangiovese to sing — this is one of the appellation's most refined Cabernet blends outside the famous First Growths."
Food Pairings
A natural match for grilled or roasted red meats, bistecca alla fiorentina, aged pecorino and dishes with black pepper or licorice-adjacent spice.
When to drink it
Special dinners, steak night, cellar-worthy gifts for wine collectors.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $40-60 (US retail); reference JPY conversion approx. ¥12,000-17,000
Terroir & Winemaking
Cabernet Sauvignon (~65%) and Cabernet Franc (~35%) from La Badia vineyard, Castagneto Carducci; aged in French oak barriques; ABV typically 14–15% depending on vintage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Tâm mean?
- Tâm means 'passion' or 'heart' in Vietnamese, referencing co-founder Khanh Nguyen's heritage.
- What grapes are in Batzella Tâm?
- Tâm is a Bolgheri Superiore DOC blend of roughly 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Cabernet Franc.
- What does Tâm taste like?
- Dark cherry, plum, cassis, tobacco and licorice notes with firm, well-integrated tannins and a long finish — elegant rather than heavy for a Super Tuscan.
- What food pairs well with Tâm?
- Grilled or roasted red meats, bistecca alla fiorentina, and aged hard cheeses complement its structure and dark fruit character.
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