Castello di Volpaia
Balifico Toscana IGT
Pioneer in the Super-Tuscan movement, Balifico’s first
vintage 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.
Wine Enthusiast
96 Points
2021
"The nose is tangy and fresh, yet balanced, with aromas of black-plum skin, black olives, blackberries, damp top soil, fresh-brewed coffee and wet crushed rocks. That element continues on the palate, although lots of pepper, tensely coiled tannins and bright acid add liveliness."
— Danielle Callegari, 2025
