Castello di Volpaia
Balifico Toscana IGT
Pioneer in the Super-Tuscan movement, Balifico’s first vintage was in 1983 as vino da tavola, eventually becoming a Toscana IGT in the early ‘90s. The Balifico vineyard shares its name and location with a villa.
At 2,000 feet, this is one of the highest-elevation wineries in the Chianti region. Produced within the 11th century historic walled village Volpaia, commune of Radda in Chianti.
- Region
- Tuscany
- Appellation
- Toscana IGT
- Varietal Composition
- Sangiovese, Cabernet
- Aging
- 24 months in new French oak barrels and a minimum of 6 months in the bottle.
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
The Balifico has a vivid ruby color with a dark purple tinge. The nose is elegant, displaying aromas of blackberry and blueberry with hints of oak and cinnamon. This is a smooth wine with good structure and a long finish tasting of red fruit.
Vinous
93+ Points
2022
"The 2022 Balifico is another impressive wine in this range from Volpaia. It offers plenty of depth along with equally imposing tannins that need a bit of time to soften. This is Cabernet Sauvignon very much shaped by Radda. Dark red fruit, lavender, rose petal, pomegranate and a kiss of blood orange build into the driving, tannic finish. Give this a few years to soften."
— Anotnio Galloni, 2026
