Fattoria Le Pupille Saffredi 2012 (750ML)

100 JS / 95 WA / 95 FS / 95 DE / 17+ JR

A phenomenal Saffredi with so much structure and length. It’s full-bodied yet remains agile and lively. Aromas and flavors of currants, mint and wet earth. Full-bodied, chewy and powerful. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and petit verdot. This has a special label celebrating the 25th anniversary of the production of this wine. It's the greatest Saffredi ever, cementing its reputation as the Lafite of Tuscany. This needs at least five years in bottle but it’s entrancing to drink now. A must-buy for Super Tuscan lovers.

The excellent 2012 Saffredi is one of the best wines I have tasted from Fattoria le Pupille. This is an exuberant and expressive blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and a smaller part Petit Verdot from the gorgeous hills of Maremma near Grosseto, Tuscany. The wine is rich and penetrating with a stunning sense of balance and inner poise. Dark cherry, blackberry, spice, leather, tobacco and grilled herb flow freely from the bouquet. The wine is softly textured with full body appeal. This fabulous Saffredi should age forward ten years or more. The Cabernet component of the wine shows perfect ripeness.-Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate

Bright intense ruby with purple tinge. Clear and intense nose, showing notes of mint, then lots of currant and plum, very polished. Compact on the palate, as if from a single mould, but never becomes overpowering, instead retains a nice flow, finely meshed tannins.-Falstaff

Mid ruby with orange tinges. Cool, spicy cherry nose with a hint of candied fruit. Fine powdery tannins and full, concentrated fruit on the palate without being heavy. Tobacco leaf hints at the fact that it is already developing, yet it has freshness as well as grip.-Walter Speller, JancisRobinson