About this wine
Vox Loci ('voice of the place' in Latin) is Batzella's ambitious mono-varietal Cabernet Franc, bottled as Toscana IGT. Bright ruby with a purple tinge, it opens with tobacco, pepper and thyme over dark berry fruit, with grippy tannins, fine spice and a medium-bodied, structured finish. ABV is typically around 14.5%.
A focused, single-variety expression that shows what Cabernet Franc alone can do on Bolgheri's coastal soils — a step up for drinkers ready to explore varietal wines.
Sommelier's Note
"Vox Loci is one of the more compelling arguments that Cabernet Franc can stand entirely on its own in Bolgheri, not just as a blending grape."
Food Pairings
Suited to herb-crusted lamb, grilled vegetables, dishes with black pepper or thyme, and semi-aged cheeses.
When to drink it
Dinner with herb-forward dishes, wine-focused tastings, gifts for Cabernet Franc enthusiasts.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Franc
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $35-57 (US retail); reference JPY conversion approx. ¥9,500-16,000
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Cabernet Franc, Toscana IGT; typical ABV around 14.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does 'Vox Loci' mean?
- It's Latin for 'the voice of the place,' referring to the wine's expression of Bolgheri's terroir.
- What grape is Vox Loci made from?
- It's a mono-varietal Cabernet Franc, bottled as Toscana IGT.
- What does Vox Loci taste like?
- Tobacco, pepper and thyme aromas over dark berry fruit, with grippy tannins, fine spice and a medium-bodied, structured finish.
- What food pairs well with Vox Loci?
- Herb-crusted lamb, grilled vegetables, peppery dishes and semi-aged cheeses.
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