Balifico

Fact sheet

Type

Other

Grape

Sangiovese · Cabernet Sauvignon

Country

Italy

Region

Toscana

Appellation

Toscana IGT

Body

full

Acidity

medium

Tannin

high

Sweetness

dry

Rated vintages

• 201290 pts

  Made from 65% Sangiovese and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon—organically farmed—this polished red opens with aromas of black-skinned fruit, violet and Mediterranean herb. On the full-bodied palate, tobacco and aniseed accent a core of ripe black cherry, while firm tannins provide support.

• 201092 pts

  Aromas of bluish-black fruit, blue iris, menthol and aromatic herbs lead the nose of this 65% Sangiovese and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon blend. The palate offers dried black cherries, blackberries, coffee, tobacco and sage alongside firm, polished tannins. A note of ground aniseed cl…

• 200892 pts

  Balifico stands apart thanks to its dark, rich appearance and generous aromas. The blend is Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, and together these grapes offer notes of cherry and cassis, plus touches of dried rosemary and toasted spice. In contrast to the boldness of the bouquet…

• 200692 pts

  Gorgeous, soft and rich with velvety firm tannins, Balifico would pair with spicy marinated pork or slow cooked-beef. The plushness is what sets this wine apart as do its fine aromas of blackberry, leather and black cherry.

• 200591 pts

  This is a well-integrated super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, although the 2005 vintage doesn't have quite the same intensity as 2004. The wine is well defined and sharp in the mouth with a tonic and bright quality of fruit.

• 200390 pts

  Balifico's build and concentration grow on the palate offering aromas of cherry, rum, vanilla, cloves, lead, incense, candle wax and Asian spice along the way. The blend of Sangiovese and Cab delivers complexity, drying tannins and smoky overtones.