The winemaking team at Batzella shows some of their best work in this value wine in what was a challenging vintage. The 2017 Bolgheri Rosso Peàn is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc aged in French barrique for one year. From a hot vintage that produced a good 18,000 bottles, this wine is especially dark and concentrated with blackberry, black currant, sweet spice and tobacco. Considering the heat of the growing season, you get more balance, lightness and freshness than expected, something you might serve with an encrusted beef with horseradish sauce.