Fattoria Le Pupille, Maremma Saffredi 2017

Fattoria Le Pupille’s Saffredi 2017 is one of Maremma’s landmark red wines, celebrated for combining Tuscan character with the structure and refinement of a Bordeaux-inspired blend. First produced in 1987, Saffredi helped establish southern Tuscany as a source of truly ambitious, age-worthy wines.

Tasting Notes
The wine opens with an expressive bouquet of red fruit, ripe berries and blackberries, complemented by notes of clove, cinnamon and dark chocolate. On the palate, it is rounded, velvety and beautifully balanced, with polished texture and a satisfying concentration. The finish is long and persistent, allowing the wine’s aromatic complexity to unfold gradually, with warming spices taking the lead. The 2017 vintage is enjoyable now with suitable aeration, while its structure and oak maturation should allow it to develop further over the coming years.

Production
Produced in Maremma, in southern Tuscany, Saffredi reflects the region’s warm Mediterranean climate and the estate’s mosaic of vineyard sites. The grapes are fermented at 26–28°C in stainless-steel tanks, followed by 15–20 days of skin maceration to extract colour, flavour and structure. The wine is then matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, 75% of which are new, adding depth, spice and refinement.

Food & Serving
A natural partner for red meats and game, Saffredi 2017 is particularly well suited to roast beef, grilled steaks, venison and richly flavoured braised dishes. Its dark-fruited character also makes it an intriguing match for dark chocolate. Serve at approximately 16–18°C, and decant for 30–60 minutes to allow the wine to open and its layered spice notes to emerge.

Producer
Founded in the heart of Maremma, Fattoria Le Pupille is regarded as a true pioneer of the region’s modern red-wine movement. Elisabetta Geppetti transformed the family estate into a leading winery, now comprising approximately 75 hectares of vineyards spread across Maremma’s varied landscapes. Sangiovese occupies around 70% of the vineyards and forms the soul of the estate’s Morellino wines, while Saffredi has become its flagship, earning recognition in Tuscany and well beyond since its debut in 1987.

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