Castello di Volpaia • Tuscany, Italy
Balifico is Castello di Volpaia’s mountain-grown Supertuscan—an organically farmed, Cabernet-influenced blend (roughly 6…Balifico is Castello di Volpaia’s mountain-grown Supertuscan—an organically farmed, Cabernet-influenced blend (roughly 65% Sangiovese and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon) from the high‑altitude Balifico vineyard on sandstone soils above Radda in Chi…Learn More »
$89
/750ml
2019 Retail Average
94
/100
2019 Pro Rating
Dark-toned and confident, Castello di Volpaia’s 2019 Balifico layers black cherry and plum with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and a touch of mocha, all wrapped in a supple yet firmly structured frame. The blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet shows both lift and depth, with polished tannins and a long, savory finish that promises even greater complexity with a few more years in bottle.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina; Braised short ribs with polenta; Wild mushroom and pecorino pappardelle
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Balifico is Castello di Volpaia’s mountain-grown Supertuscan—an organically farmed, Cabernet-influenced blend (roughly 65% Sangiovese and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon) from the high‑altitude Balifico vineyard on sandstone soils above Radda in Chianti. It’s notable for concentrated dark‑fruit and floral aromas framed by firm, polished tannins and clear mineral drive, a structured wine made for both near‑term drinking and medium‑long aging.