Winemaker Notes
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.

Blend: 65% Sangiovese, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon 

Critical Acclaim

Wine Enthusiast - 96pts
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 with balsamic and more blackberries, although lots of pepper, tensely coiled tannins and bright acid add liveliness.

Wine Spectator - 96pts
A vibrant red, packed with juicy cherry, raspberry, floral and mineral flavors, this is expressive and approachable now. The dense, dusty tannins flex on the finish, while this is harmonious and long overall. More elegant than powerful and very classy. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2026 through 2043.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 95pts
The certified organic Volpaia 2021 Balifico is a blend of 65% Sangiovese and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon (with 8,000 bottles produced). This wine has a really fun fruit profile with lots of bright cherry that's framed by a fine-powdered mineral note. I find that combination to be very attractive and quite inviting, especially at the dinner table. The wine has the freshness to cut through fatty foods or meat and the dusty tannins needed to fuel a long finish.