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Castello di Volpaia - Toscana Balifico 2013 (750ml)

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Producer Castello di Volpaia
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Varietal Proprietary Red
Vintage 2013
Sku 5622
Size 750ml
 Grown Organically 

Castello di Volpaia Description

Varietal Composition: 
65% Sangiovese, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes:
The Balifico is 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 wine is smooth on the palate, with red fruit flavors, good structure and a long finish.

The Balifico vineyard shares its name and location with a villa. The first Super-Tuscans were created in the 1970s by Chianti producers who rejected government mandates that determined which grapes were required to go into their wine, especially white grapes like Malvasia and Trebbiano. The Super-Tuscans were also treated differently from Chianti, aged in small French barriques rather than in large Slovenian casks. Because they did not follow DOC regulations, the Super-Tuscans were entitled only to the lowest official designation of the time — vino da tavola. It wasn’t until 1994 that the government recognized the high quality of the Super-Tuscans and gave the wine its own category — IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica).

James Suckling: 92 Points

"Pretty, ripe fruit with berries, citrus fruit and hints of almonds that follow through to a medium body, fine tannins and a clean and fresh finish. Drink now or hold." 92/100, James Suckling

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