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Red dry
Castelo di Volpaia Balifico Toscana 2021 is a classic, expressive Super Tuscan: complex, structured and elegant, with excellent fruit concentration, refined tannins and a long lasting aftertaste. It is a wine that is appreciated not only for its intensity, but also for its delicate balance and maturity potential.
A wine with intense and complex aromas: dark berries - blackberries, cherries, violets, cinnamon, black pepper and tobacco.
In the mouth, the wine is structured and expressive: dark berries and rich fruitiness are combined with subtle spices, tannins - elegant, soft but structured. Excellent acid balance and minerality provide a long, refined aftertaste.
The vines grow 450-650 meters above sea level, on the highest slopes of the area, the sunny location with cool night air gives the wines fresh acidity, intensity of aromas and elegance. The wine is aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
We recommend serving at a temperature of 16–18 °C with beef roasts/stews, game, and mature cheeses.
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.
"Castello di Volpaia" is more than just vineyards and a farm – it's the historic residence of the Della Volpaia family of Florence, a dynasty of artists and builders who once created armillary spheres and sundials. Lorenzo, a friend of Leonardo da Vinci, who created an impressive clock for Florence's Palazzo Vecchio, was a particularly prominent member.
Today, "Castello di Volpaia" belongs to the Mascheroni Stianti family, who are dedicated to ensuring that every restoration respects the original artistic heritage. Maintaining the traditions of the 11th century, the castle and the surrounding village remain closely linked to the production of high-quality wine and olive oil. The unique terroir of the Volpaia area, located in the prestigious Chianti Classico region, gives the wines their distinctive character. The winery owns 360 hectares of vineyards, which are farmed according to strict organic farming principles, emphasizing the harmony between nature and man. "Castello di Volpaia" is undoubtedly considered a super classic Italian wine producer, and almost all of their red wines are made from Tuscany's primary grape variety, ‘Sangiovese’.
Wine Style
"Castello di Volpaia" wines are characterized by elegance, structure, and excellent acid balance, reflecting the uniqueness of the Chianti Classico region and especially the Volpaia terroir. Red wines, made from ‘Sangiovese’ grapes, dominate.
Prestigious Vineyards
The "Castello di Volpaia" vineyards are located in the upper Chianti Classico zone, in the Volpaia area:
These exceptional vineyard characteristics and respect for tradition are the foundation of the quality of "Castello di Volpaia" wines.
Aging and Drinking Period
"Castello di Volpaia" red wines are aged in oak barrels and then in bottles to create a harmonious and balanced wine. While some young wines can be enjoyed immediately, the top-class Chianti Classico Riserva and other selected cuvées have excellent potential to age and develop for many years, gaining even more complexity and elegant nuances.
