Fattoria Le Pupille, Toscana Syrah Le Pupille 2016

Fattoria Le Pupille’s 2016 Syrah is a refined expression of this Rhône grape shaped by the warm, maritime climate of southern Tuscany. It combines Syrah’s natural depth and spice with the freshness and Mediterranean character of Maremma, offering an elegant alternative to the estate’s celebrated Sangiovese-based wines. The vintage also reflects the pioneering spirit of a domaine that helped put Maremma on the international wine map.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby-red in appearance, with darker garnet tones developing with age. The nose is inviting and complex, revealing ripe blackberry, plum and black cherry alongside violet, black pepper, Mediterranean herbs and subtle toasted nuances from oak maturation. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet well balanced, with generous dark-fruit flavours, polished tannins and a lively vein of freshness. Hints of spice, liquorice and savoury herbs add depth to the long, persistent finish. The 2016 vintage should drink beautifully now, while careful cellaring can allow it to develop further complexity over the next several years.

Production
The Syrah is grown in Maremma, where warm sunshine, cooling coastal influences and the region’s varied soils create favourable conditions for producing richly flavoured yet balanced red wines. Grapes are carefully harvested at optimum ripeness before fermentation and maturation designed to preserve the variety’s fruit, spice and structure, with oak contributing texture and complexity rather than overpowering the wine. As with the estate’s other premium reds, attention to vineyard detail and precise cellar work are central to the final expression.

Food & Serving
Serve at approximately 16–18°C, ideally after allowing the bottle to come up gradually from cellar temperature. The wine is a natural match for grilled or roasted beef, lamb, game and slow-cooked stews, as well as hearty pasta dishes, aged cheeses and Tuscan specialities featuring herbs and mushrooms. Decanting for around 30–60 minutes is recommended, particularly when opening the wine now, to soften the tannins and bring out its aromatic detail.

Producer
Fattoria Le Pupille is one of the pioneering estates of Maremma in southern Tuscany. The name refers to two hilltop farms overlooking the medieval village of Pereta, likened to the ‘pupils’ or eyes watching over the landscape. Under the direction of Elisabetta Geppetti, the family estate developed into a modern, highly respected winery with approximately 75 hectares of vineyards. Sangiovese remains central to the domaine and forms the soul of its renowned Morellino wines, while the launch of Saffredi in 1987 established Le Pupille as a producer of ambitious, internationally recognised red wines.

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