Fattorie Le Pupille
Saffredi 2022
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot |
| Aging | 18 months in French oak barriques, 70% of which are new. |
- Bordeaux blend composition: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot
- Vinification and ageing: 18 months in French oak barriques (70% new)
- Aromatic characteristics: blueberry, blackcurrant, morello cherry, tobacco and sweet spices
- Serving and evolution: decant for 1 hour, serve at 16-18°C, ageing potential 10-15 years
- Ratings and awards: 99/100 James Suckling; 98/100 Decanter and Parker; 5 bunches Bibenda
Description
What kind of wine it is
Saffredi by Fattoria Le Pupille is a Tuscan red wine created from a blend of grapes including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Vinification in steel with extended maceration gives it a well-defined structure and perfectly integrated tannins. Maturation in French oak barrels shapes an elegant profile. On the nose, notes of blueberry, blackcurrant, morello cherry, tobacco and sweet spices stand out, finishing with a very persistent aftertaste.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Saffredi vineyard in Pereta, Maremma, situated at two hundred and eighty metres above sea level, using spur-pruned cordon and Guyot training systems. The roots explore a sandy soil rich in galestro and iron minerals, meeting clay at depth. This distinctive soil composition imparts a bright, intense ruby colour and contributes to the development of a dense, harmonious texture.
How it is produced
Harvesting follows the ripening times, starting in September for Merlot and continuing into October for the other varieties, maintaining low yields. Fermentation at controlled temperature is followed by careful maceration on the skins to extract colour and substance. An eighteen-month rest in French oak barrels completes the process, setting the tension and elegant identity of the wine.
History and Curiosities
Saffredi is the true icon of Fattoria Le Pupille, a Toscana IGT born in the heart of the Maremma from the vision of Elisabetta Geppetti and the genius of Giacomo Tachis. Dedicated to Fredi, the inspiration behind the project launched in 1978, this masterpiece combines Bordeaux varieties grown on soils rich in galestro. The extraordinary 2022 vintage, awarded 99 points by James Suckling, reflects the winery's dedication: matured for 18 months in French oak barriques, it offers a warm and harmonious sip, characterised by dense tannins and an elegant persistence.
Awards
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2022
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2022
98/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2022
99/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
98/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2022
96/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Andrea Lupi, Ettore Arturo Rizzi
- Bottles produced: 450.000
- Hectares: 80
In the course of the years, the originating core of the winery effectively enriched itself of new grape particles, reaching today 75 hectares of vineyards, distributed like many mosaic pieces between many stunning areas of Maremma. Another 20 hectares are destined to the olives, and then cereals and cork oaks alternate with pastures reaching up to 420 hectares of overall property. Read more
| Name | Fattorie Le Pupille Saffredi 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Fattorie Le Pupille |
| Story | History and Curiosities Saffredi is the true icon of Fattoria Le Pupille, a Toscana IGT born in the heart of the Maremma from the vision of Elisabetta Geppetti and the genius of Giacomo Tachis. Dedicated to Fredi, the inspiration behind the project launched in 1978, this masterpiece combines Bordeaux varieties grown on soils rich in galestro. The extraordinary 2022 vintage, awarded 99 points by James Suckling, reflects the winery's dedication: matured for 18 months in French oak barriques, it offers a warm and harmonious sip, characterised by dense tannins and an elegant persistence. |
| Origin | Pereta (Maremma, Tuscany, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Soil of sandstone origin, rich in galestro and ferrous minerals; low organic matter; clay present below 30 cm |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon (old vineyard); Guyot (new vineyard) |
| Yield per hectare | 50 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | First half of September (Merlot) and October (Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot) |
| Fermentation temperature | 26 °C |
| Fermentation | 30–45 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel with maceration for 30–45 days; ageing for 18 months in French oak barriques (70% new) |
| Wine making | Fermentation at 26 °C in stainless steel; maceration for 30–45 days. |
| Aging | 18 months in French oak barriques, 70% of which are new. |
| Total acidity | 5.3 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |