In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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 Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
    Saffredi structure for a T-bone.
  • Wild boar with chocolate sauce
    Game and dark fruit lock together.
  • Aged Pecorino with truffle honey
    Sweet umami amplifies the wine's depth.

History

Elisabetta Geppetti released the first Saffredi in 1987, vaulting Maremma into the Super Tuscan conversation.

  1. 1987 — First Saffredi vintage

Facts

Producer
Fattoria Le Pupille
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

Scores

  • Wine Advocate 97 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
  • Vinous 95 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)

Tags

alicante cabernet sauvignon cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid iconic merlot mood bold mood elegant occasion cellar occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price fine still red super tuscan
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