Castello di Volpaia Balifico 2020 Wine (75cl)

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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 The organic Volpaia 2020 Balifico is an IGT blend of 65% Sangiovese and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cabernet Sauvignon is impossible to miss, as this wine is very driven by aromas of blackberry, bitter chocolate and garden herb that are linked to that varietal. This is a medium to full-bodied red blend that also delivers the dusty crushed stone aromas that I associate with Chianti Classico. The nose is primarily savory and textured with aromas of graphite and tea leaves, but a floral element and notes of cranberries and fig provide buoyancy. On the palate, a mix of dried and fresh berries is lifted by a sea breeze on the finish, that blows past a blaze of accident and a careful tapestry of tannins. The 2020 Balifico (65% Sangiovese, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon) is laced with black cherry, plum, chocolate, mocha, spice, leather and licorice. Here, too, the style is a bit pushed, but in this instance the wine has enough depth to handle it. This is nicely done, for the style.