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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. Production is 7,000 bottles.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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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.