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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2027 to 2044.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 97/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, graphite, violet, sweet cedar
Palate: dark plum, iron, espresso, wild herbs
Maremma's flagship Super Tuscan, a Bordeaux blend with a touch of Alicante from Le Pupille.
What it pairs with
- Bistecca alla fiorentina Saffredi structure for a T-bone.More wines for steak →Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
- Wild boar with chocolate sauce Game and dark fruit lock together.More wines for wild boar →
- Aged Pecorino with truffle honey Sweet umami amplifies the wine's depth.More wines for truffles →
With cheese
How to serve Le Pupille Saffredi
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Bistecca alla fiorentina, Wild boar with chocolate sauce, Aged Pecorino with truffle honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Elisabetta Geppetti released the first Saffredi in 1987, vaulting Maremma into the Super Tuscan conversation.
- 1987First Saffredi vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Fattoria Le Pupille · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon (55%), Merlot (35%), Alicante (10%)
- Classification
- Toscana IGT
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 80 to 130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1987
Frequently asked about Le Pupille Saffredi
What does Le Pupille Saffredi taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, graphite, violet, sweet cedar. On the palate, dark plum, iron, espresso, wild herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Maremma's flagship Super Tuscan, a Bordeaux blend with a touch of Alicante from Le Pupille.
When should I drink Le Pupille Saffredi?
Drink 8 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Le Pupille Saffredi?
Bistecca alla fiorentina is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar with chocolate sauce and Aged Pecorino with truffle honey. Saffredi structure for a T-bone.
What grapes are in Le Pupille Saffredi?
The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (55%), Merlot (35%), Alicante (10%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.
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