Winemaker Notes
They blend the Sangiovese with other varieties in order to obtain a very mild and elegant Tuscan classic rich of black cherry and blackberry savors that meet up with smooth tannins. The long, juicy aftertaste echoes fruit, spice and earth notes. This is also a perfect clean summer red if served fresh.
Toscana pairs perfectly with roasted/grilled meats, stews, pastas with red sauces, pizza and firmer cheeses.
Vegan-Friendly
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This has a fragrant nose of violets, rose hips, rose petals, strawberries and red plums. Juicy and fruity with a medium body and creamy tannins. Lightly jammy fruit character, but very fresh and delicious.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Some of the world's best red values are Toscana Rossos, and the 2020 Ziobaffa is certainly that kind of wine. This wine exhibits notes of dried minerality, medium ripe berries, and chalk. Enjoy a glass with a simple, rustic lamb stew. (Tasted: May 25, 2025, San Francisco, CA)
During a trip through Italy with surfer-environmentalist, Chris Del Moro and fifth generation winemaker, Piergiorgio Castellani, Baffa's passion for good food, thirst-quenching libation and a few late-night practical jokes, inspired the local crew of surfers to nick-name him, Zio Baffa (Uncle Baffa).
Under the guidance of vintner Castellani, ZIOBAFFA™ wine is crafted in a zero-waste facility located in the heart of Tuscany. From California, Baffa works closely with Castellani to manage the operations. Our collective focus is to bring the world affordable, high-quality Italian wines that are produced with an eco-minded awareness. Call it an Italian-Californian collaboration or maybe just a modern twist on an old tradition.
Castellani and ZIOBAFFA have made conscious efforts to infuse our products with an ethos of quality & sustainability. 100% of energy used in manufacturing is from renewable resources and NDV certified with a "zero waste" program, recycling all possible waste and purifying polluted water. Additionally, our ZIOBAFFA bottles utilize recycled glass in their creation. 100% of the paper we use for our label is FSC (The Forest Stewardship Council) certified and is produced from raw material obtained through sustainable farming practices. The labels are printed with non-toxic ink and affixed using bio-friendly, non-toxic glue.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.