Castello di Volpaia - Toscana Balifico 2018 (750ml)

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Producer	Castello di Volpaia
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Varietal	Proprietary Red
Vintage	2018
Sku	116916
Size	750ml

 

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Winemaker Notes

The first Supertuscans were created in the 1970s by Chianti Classico producers who rejected a restrictive government regulation that dictated which grapes were required to go into wines labeled as from the region. As such, to identify those with superior quality, the international press informally introduced the term: Supertuscan. Nevertheless these high quality wines were soon acclaimed by the International press as Supertuscans.

Blend: 65% Sangiovese, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon

Critical Acclaim

V96
Vinous

The 2018 Balifico, Volpaia's Sangiovese/ Cabernet Sauvignon blend, is fabulous. Rich and inky, the 2018 offers up a compelling mélange of dark berry fruit, dark spice, licorice and espresso. I especially admire the wine's textural richness. I imagine the 2018 will drink well for many, many years to come. In this tasting it is a total knock-out.

WS95
Wine Spectator
Alluring violet, black currant and black cherry fruit introduces this seductive red, with firm, pointed tannins and vivid acidity providing structure as this glides to a lingering, detailed finish. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2037.
JS94
James Suckling
A wine with depth and a center palate of pure, ripe fruit. Raspberries and blueberries galore. Ripe and polished tannins. Solid finish.
Barrel Sample: 93-94

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