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 »
$115
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
95
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Castello di Volpaia’s 2021 Balifico shows vivid red and black cherry layered with raspberry, crushed stone, and a touch of licorice and dark chocolate, giving both lift and depth. The palate is lively yet structured, with refreshing acidity, compact dusty tannins and a long, savory finish that keeps drawing you back to the glass. This vintage leans more toward finesse than sheer power, but still has the stuffing to age very well.
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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.