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.

The 2019 Fattoria Le Pupille Saffredi IGT is a thrilling embodiment of the Tuscan spirit, hailing from the renowned Fattoria Le Pupille winery. This is a wine that immediately commands your attention, a proprietary blend that expertly marries 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, and a touch of 4% Petit Verdot.

The wine's color is a captivating red that heralds the rich, complex flavors concealed within. On the nose, crushed stone, rosemary, lavender, mint, and blackberry notes seductively beckon, creating an intoxicating sensory journey even before the first sip. The palate is no less impressive, with full-bodied and well-structured layers of powerful and polished tannins that stretch on seemingly endlessly, leaving a trail of ink, blackcurrants, and blueberries in their wake.

The 2019 Saffredi IGT is not just a wine; it's an experience. The sheer intensity of fruit, the deep, satisfying texture, and the elegant balance between opulence and classic structure make every sip a revelation. There's a wealth of flavors to savor - super-ripe dark cherry, plum, mocha, licorice, leather, and cloves - all perfectly packaged within a beautifully velvety mouthfeel.

With an alcohol content of 15.0%, this is a wine that certainly packs a punch, but it is the kind of punch that is both satisfying and incredibly moreish. The closure is a traditional cork, lending an air of sophistication and timelessness to the whole package.

Critics have praised the 2019 Saffredi IGT, with Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarding it a remarkable 97+ points, and James Suckling going even further with an impressive 99 points. It's worth noting that this wine is recommended to be left to age for a few more years, with most experts advising to drink from 2024 through to 2037.

In conclusion, the 2019 Fattoria Le Pupille Saffredi IGT is a truly exceptional wine and a testament to the mastery of Italian winemaking. It is a wine to be savored, to be enjoyed, and most of all, to be remembered.