Fattoria Le Pupille Saffredi 2019 12L

Fattoria Le Pupille Saffredi 2019 in this rare 12L format is a commanding expression of modern Tuscan excellence, crafted for serious collectors and unforgettable celebrations. A bold blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, it shows the estate’s ongoing shift toward a more Cabernet-driven profile that thrives in warm vintages like 2019. First released ahead of many other Tuscan icons, Saffredi has long been considered one of the great “Super Tuscans” of the Maremma coast, standing shoulder to shoulder with the region’s most celebrated wines.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Saffredi 2019 is intensely deep and opaque ruby, almost inky at the core, with a vivid, youthful rim that hints at its long life ahead. The nose is explosive yet refined: ripe blackcurrants, blackberries and dark cherries are layered with graphite, cedar, tobacco leaf, crushed violets and a touch of dark chocolate and sweet spice. On the palate, the 2019 vintage is compact, powerful and exceptionally dense, with a core of dark fruit wrapped in velvety, fine-grained tannins. Flavors of cassis, plum and black cherry unfold slowly, supported by notes of espresso, licorice, pencil shavings and a subtle savory undertone. The texture is plush and almost creamy, yet the wine is kept in perfect balance by fresh acidity and a long, focused finish. This is a wine built for the long haul; while it can be approached with extended aeration in its youth, it will truly shine after several years of cellaring and should evolve beautifully for 15–20+ years in optimal conditions, especially in this large-format bottle.

Production
Saffredi is sourced from carefully tended vineyards in the Maremma area of coastal Tuscany, where warm days, cooling sea breezes and well-drained soils of sand, clay and mineral-rich marl combine to ripen Bordeaux varieties to impressive concentration while preserving freshness. Grapes are hand-harvested parcel by parcel at optimal maturity to ensure strict selection of only the finest clusters. In the cellar, each variety is vinified separately in temperature-controlled tanks to capture its pure character, followed by élevage in French oak barriques (a significant portion new), where the blend gains structure, complexity and its signature polished texture before being assembled and bottled. The 12L format is produced in very limited quantities, offering slower, more graceful aging and an especially harmonious evolution over time.

Food & Serving
Saffredi 2019 is a natural partner for rich, flavorful dishes such as bistecca alla fiorentina, grilled or roasted lamb, braised short ribs, slow-cooked beef ragù, game meats and mature hard cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano or aged Pecorino Toscano. It also pairs beautifully with truffle dishes and deeply reduced, wine-based sauces that echo its intensity. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight both its power and aromatic complexity. Given its youth and concentration, decanting for at least 2–3 hours is highly recommended, and for this 12L format, extended aeration before service will help the wine fully unfurl in the glass.

Producer
Fattoria Le Pupille is one of the pioneering estates of the Maremma in southern Tuscany, widely credited with helping to elevate this once-rustic coastal area into a world-class wine region. Guided for decades by owner Elisabetta Geppetti, the winery has championed both Sangiovese and Bordeaux varieties, crafting wines that combine Mediterranean warmth with precision and elegance. Saffredi, first produced in the late 1980s, quickly became a Tuscan icon and is now considered one of Italy’s benchmark Bordeaux-style blends. Over the years, Fattoria Le Pupille has received consistent acclaim from international critics and has firmly established itself as a reference point for serious collectors seeking the finest expressions of contemporary Tuscan wine.

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