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Castello di Volpaia Balifico 2020
HED28893
75 cl
14%
£75.00
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Castello di Volpaia Balifico 2020 is a highly regarded `Supertuscan` wine from the renowned Castello di Volpaia estate, located in the historic walled village of Volpaia, within the Chianti Classico zone of Tuscany. Balifico was first produced in 1985 as a Vino da Tavola and later gained IGT status in the early 1990s as the Supertuscan category became recognised. The 2020 vintage for Volpaia wines is noted for producing wines with bright color, good acidity levels without excessive alcohol, and a style that is less concentrated but more elegant compared to some previous years.
94 Robert Parker
The organic Volpaia 2020 Balifico is an IGT blend of 65% Sangiovese and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cabernet Sauvignon is impossible to miss, as this wine is very driven by aromas of blackberry, bitter chocolate and garden herb that are linked to that varietal. This is a medium to full-bodied red blend that also delivers the dusty crushed stone aromas that I associate with Chianti Classico. Production is 7,000 bottles.
93 Vinous
The 2020 Balifico (65% Sangiovese, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon) is laced with black cherry, plum, chocolate, mocha, spice, leather and licorice. Here, too, the style is a bit pushed, but in this instance the wine has enough depth to handle it. This is nicely done, for the style.Antonio Galloni1st August 2023
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