COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Fattoria Le Pupille
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Saffredi is the flagship Super Tuscan of the coastal Maremma region, first produced in 1987. Conceptualized by Elisabetta Geppetti alongside legendary enologist Giacomo Tachis, who recognized the tremendous potential of the Tuscan coast for Bordeaux varietals, the wine is named in honor of her father-in-law, Fredi. Fredi inspired her love for grape-growing and planted the original vineyard but passed away before witnessing the wine's global fame. Today, under the guidance of consulting enologist Luca d'Attoma, Saffredi stands as a benchmark of elegance and power from southern Tuscany.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€105
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named in honor of Fredi, the father-in-law of Elisabetta Geppetti, who planted the original vineyard but passed away before its first release.
Fact 02
Co-created by legendary enologist Giacomo Tachis, the pioneer behind iconic Super Tuscans like Sassicaia and Tignanello.
Fact 03
The 2015 vintage achieved near-perfect critical acclaim, including a 99-point score from James Suckling and a 100-point score from Tuscan Vines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2015 Saffredi is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Grapes were harvested between September 5 and October 7, 2015. Fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 26C to 28C, followed by 15 to 20 days of maceration on the skins. The wine was aged for 18 months in French oak barriques (75% new, 25% one-year-old), followed by an additional 4 to 6 months of bottle refinement before release. Fining was achieved naturally through gravity and settling without the use of animal proteins.
