Saffredi - Fattoria Le Pupille
Varietal: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot
Elevetion: 250 mts Production: 2500 cs
Appellation: IGT Toscana Rosso
Soil: Predominantly of sandstone origin, with little organic substance or clay
Alcohol %: 14.5 Production: 1200 cs
Residual Sugar: gr / liter Acidity: 5.7 gr / liter
Tasting Notes:
Sexy blueberry, spice and black pepper. Mushroom. Full body and ultra-fine tannins. Extremely long and just starting to come around now. Needs a little more time in bottle. Splendid finish. Try in 2019 but already amazing.
Aging: 18 months in 75% new barriques
Food Pairing : Important plates, such as red meats and game. It is also perfect with dark chocolate and in a contemplating environment, such as whilst enjoying a cigar
Accolades
2017 97 pts James Suckling
2016 99 pts James Suckling
2015 99 pts James Suckling
2012 100 pts James Suckling 95pts R.Parker