2012 Fattoria Le Pupille Saffredi IGT

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 100 DC 95 WA 95 WE 93
JS 100

jamessuckling.com, August 2015

A phenomenal Saffredi with so much structure and length. It’s full-bodied yet remaines agile and lively. Aromas and flavors of currants, mint and wet earth. Full-bodied, chewy and powerful. A blend of cabernet sauvignon...
DC 95

Decanter, November 2019

In the first vintage entirely overseen by Luca D’Attoma, a very hot, dry summer produced notably thick-skinned grapes. 10% Petit Verdot replaces Syrah, alongside 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot in a formula that he...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, September 2015

The excellent 2012 Saffredi is one of the best wines I have tasted from Fattoria le Pupille. This is an exuberant and expressive blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and a smaller part Petit Verdot from the gorgeous hills...
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, November 2015

0 Structured and elegant, this blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot offers aromas of blackberry, red currant, blue flowers, clove and oak. The concentrate palate doles out black cherry, plum...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Vintage 2012
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

Fattoria Le Pupille, located in the Maremma region of Tuscany, is a leading winery owned by Elisabetta Geppetti, the Ambassador of Maremma and called the Lady of Morellino. As a young student, Elisabetta had foreseen great productive potential in the countryside she loved, and armed with her enthusiasm and love of wine which she inherited from her grandfather, she embarked on a journey to transform her family’s small wine estate into what it is today: 175+ acres of vineyards, more than 500,000 bottles made every year and presence in the markets of four continents.

The core of the property is around the village of Pereta surrounded by 65 acres of vineyard that include 12 acres which give life to the winery’s legendary wine: Saffredi. With the support of Italian wine legend Giacomo Tachis, she replanted Cabernet Sauvignon on a few vines of Sangiovese, which in 1985 started bearing fruit, giving birth to a project that has made the winery the true pioneer of Maremma.

The operating nucleus of the property, from early 2000, is in proximity of Istia d’Ombrone near Grosseto. The winery is an antique farmhouse surrounded by a 30-acre vineyard, including a small patch dedicated to Sangiovese grapes coming from ancient vine rows.

The Le Pupille vineyards are planted to 70% Sangiovese, 10% Malvasia Nera and Alicante, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, 2% Syrah and 2% Cabernet Franc. There are 23 acres of vineyards for the white grape varieties: Traminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

Introducing the 2012 Fattoria Le Pupille Saffredi IGT, a red wine that embodies the essence of Tuscany with its exceptional blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. This wine hails from the esteemed Fattoria Le Pupille, known for their dedication to crafting wines of unparalleled quality. With its rich and penetrating character, the 2012 Saffredi has been deemed one of the finest creations from this renowned producer.

The deep, garnet color of this wine is a testament to its maturity and complexity. On the nose, a symphony of aromas unfolds, including dark cherry, blackberry, spice, leather, tobacco, and grilled herb. Each note intertwines harmoniously, creating a bouquet that is both exuberant and expressive.

Upon the first sip, the wine reveals its softly textured and full-bodied appeal. The balance and inner poise displayed by the 2012 Saffredi are truly remarkable. The Cabernet component of the blend showcases perfect ripeness, adding depth and structure to the wine. Flavors of currants, mint, and wet earth dance on the palate, while the chewy tannins provide a firm backbone.

This vintage of the Saffredi has received high praise from esteemed wine critics. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awards it an impressive score of 95, highlighting its stunning sense of balance and full-body appeal. James Suckling, another respected critic, rates it a perfect 100, deeming it the greatest Saffredi ever produced. Wine Enthusiast awards it a score of 93, commending its structured and elegant nature. Decanter also joins in the acclaim with a score of 95, praising its enticing nose, persistent tannins, and long-lasting finish.

The 2012 Fattoria Le Pupille Saffredi IGT is a wine that demands attention and reverence. While it is enjoyable now, it possesses the potential to age gracefully for ten years or more. If you consider yourself a lover of Super Tuscan wines, this is a must-have addition to your collection. Raise a glass to the 25th anniversary of this exceptional wine and experience the magnificence of Tuscany in every sip.