Saffredi is a flagship wine of Fattoria Le Pupille, named after a legendary stallion that roamed the Maremma countryside. It is a Bordeaux-style blend consisting primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and a small percentage of Petit verdot. The wine undergoes meticulous vinification and aging processes, resulting in a wine of exceptional quality and complexity.
Fattoria Le Pupille is a renowned winery located in the Maremma region of Tuscany, Italy. Founded by Elisabetta Geppetti in the late 1970s, the estate has gained international acclaim for its exceptional wines, particularly the Saffredi.
The wine presents aromas dominated by cassis, delicate blue flowers, hints of menthol, and the scent of Mediterranean herbs. It exhibits a balanced combination of intensity and graceful lightness, offering flavors of baked plum, blackberry jam, vanilla, and tobacco, all enveloped in smooth, fine-grained tannins. The finish is distinguished by a touch of licorice.
