2015 Fattoria Le Pupille Saffredi IGT

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 99 DC 95 WA 95 WS 94 WE 92
JS 99

jamessuckling.com, August 2017

I love the currant and rosemary character of this wine. Some sage, too. Complex aromas that draw you in. Full body, extremely tight and chewy with a long and intense finish. The tannins are fantastic – so polished...
DC 95

Decanter, November 2017

The spring and summer were worryingly dry, but some rain in August was timely, helping the grapes to ripen fully. The nose is gorgeous, with a lush oakiness and some welcome red fruits. The attack is rich and ripe...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2024

This Bordeaux blend from sunny Tuscany has taken on more weight and volume since the last time I tasted this vintage six years ago. Having fleshed out considerably over these past years, the Fattoria le Pupille 2015...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, December 2018

An enticing combination of black currant, plum, licorice, iron and tobacco aromas and flavors hits all the right notes. Firms up, showing density and a juicy texture before playing out gracefully on the finish...
WE 92

Wine Enthusiast, April 2019

Elegantly structured, this has aromas of underbrush, sun-baked soil and balsamic notes that lift out of the glass. On the smooth, full-bodied palate, refined tannins uphold cassis, ripe blackberry, white pepper and wild...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Proprietary Blend
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Vintage
2015
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
14.50%
Closure
Cork

The 2015 Fattoria Le Pupille Saffredi IGT is a distinguished red wine from Tuscany, Italy. This proprietary blend, composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, showcases the hallmark characteristics of a warm vintage with a substantial 14.5% alcohol content and a traditional cork closure.

Monica Larner of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate awarded this wine a high score of 95, emphasizing its development over the years. "This Bordeaux blend from sunny Tuscany has taken on more weight and volume since the last time I tasted this vintage six years ago. The Fattoria le Pupille 2015 Saffredi reveals thick textural fiber," she noted. Larner highlighted the wine's "abundant blackberry and blackcurrant" flavors, describing it as "exuberant" with a "subtle tannic bitterness on the finish."

Wine Spectator also rated the wine favorably with a score of 94, describing it as an "enticing combination of black currant, plum, licorice, iron, and tobacco aromas and flavors." The review noted its density and juicy texture, stating that the wine "firms up before playing out gracefully on the finish." The publication recommends enjoying this wine between 2020 and 2028.

James Suckling, known for his detailed reviews, was particularly impressed, giving the wine an exceptional score of 99. He praised its complex aromas, including "currant and rosemary... Some sage, too," and its "full body, extremely tight and chewy with a long and intense finish." Suckling highlighted the wine's "fantastic, polished tannins" and its "mineral undertone with ash and hot stone highlighting the dark fruits."

Decanter rated the wine at 95, noting the favorable weather conditions leading up to the harvest. The review commended the "gorgeous, lush oakiness" and "welcome red fruits" on the nose. It described the wine as "rich and ripe, marrying immense concentration with good acidity," and praised its ageing potential.

Lastly, Wine Enthusiast awarded the wine a score of 92. The review highlighted its "elegantly structured" nature, with aromas of "underbrush, sun-baked soil, and balsamic notes." The palate was described as "smooth and full-bodied," with refined tannins supporting flavors of "cassis, ripe blackberry, white pepper, and wild herb."

Overall, the 2015 Fattoria Le Pupille Saffredi IGT is a robust and complex wine, well-regarded across the board, with particularly high praise from James Suckling. It offers rich fruit flavors and a promising ageing potential, making it a notable choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.