Saffredi 2017, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, is an opulent yet harmoniously balanced Super Tuscan. The bouquet opens with layers of ripe blackberry, cassis, and blueberry, followed by notes of violets,... Read More
Saffredi 2022 is the flagship wine of Fattoria Le Pupille and one of Italy’s most iconic Bordeaux-style blends. Composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Petit Verdot rounding out the blend, it is a wine of striking... Read More
Saffredi 2022 is the flagship wine of Fattoria Le Pupille and one of Italy’s most iconic Bordeaux-style blends. Composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Petit Verdot rounding out the blend, it is a wine of striking... Read More
Saffredi 2022 is the flagship wine of Fattoria Le Pupille and one of Italy’s most iconic Bordeaux-style blends. Composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Petit Verdot rounding out the blend, it is a wine of striking... Read More
Saffredi 2022 is the flagship wine of Fattoria Le Pupille and one of Italy’s most iconic Bordeaux-style blends. Composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Petit Verdot rounding out the blend, it is a wine of striking... Read More
Saffredi 2022 is the flagship wine of Fattoria Le Pupille and one of Italy’s most iconic Bordeaux-style blends. Composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Petit Verdot rounding out the blend, it is a wine of striking... Read More
Saffredi 2022 is the flagship wine of Fattoria Le Pupille and one of Italy’s most iconic Bordeaux-style blends. Composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Petit Verdot rounding out the blend, it is a wine of striking... Read More
Saffredi 2022 is the flagship wine of Fattoria Le Pupille and one of Italy’s most iconic Bordeaux-style blends. Composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Petit Verdot rounding out the blend, it is a wine of striking... Read More
The 2004 vintage shows a very ripe nose: rose, berry compote, and hints of game and earthy meatiness. It’s full-bodied and powerful, with chewy tannins, a deep core of black fruit, and a long, resonant finish—massive yet... Read More
The 2007 Saffredi is deeply expressive, offering aromas of mocha, roasted coffee beans, grilled herbs, and dark fruit. On the palate it’s rich and textured, with polished fruit, subtle spice, and an enveloping finish—balanced,... Read More
This mature expression offers aromas of blackberry, licorice, violets, and a hint of toasty oak. On the palate it’s full and velvety, with rich dark fruit framed by refined tannins and a long, silky finish—classic, evolved,... Read More
From a refined vintage under new winemaking oversight, the 2013 Saffredi features a blend of ~60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 10% Petit Verdot. This bottling shows concentrated aromas of black plum, cassis, violet, and... Read More
If you’re reputed to be an avid fine wine collector with a concentration in Cristal Champagne, it’s a pretty safe assumption that your own label is, at a minimum, going to hold its own with those in your cellar. Indeed, the... Read More
The late Giuseppe Castiglioni, who initially planted vines as a hobby, soon set about authoring a Super-Tuscan success story in 1972—restoring an ancient estate, outfitting it with state-of-the-art equipment and, over time,... Read More
The late Giuseppe Castiglioni, who initially planted vines as a hobby, soon set about authoring a Super-Tuscan success story in 1972—restoring an ancient estate, outfitting it with state-of-the-art equipment and, over time,... Read More
The 2008 Camartina is a more elegant, lean expression of the blend (Cabernet Sauvignon + Sangiovese) that shows ripe black cherry, iron, tobacco, and hints of tar and spice. Its structure is firm and balanced, with powdery tannins... Read More
Here is a fun one we did with seared duck and some good after dinner conversation, no need to wait for Winter. Â Yes, it is best with more age, but you can cheat here, throw this wine in the decanted and watch it open with more... Read More
Ginger and incense, dried apricots, crushed almond and nuances of butterscotch lift from the 2015 Amabile del Cerè. This soothes with silken, weighty textures, yet its balance is in place with a sour citrus wave that leaves a... Read More
Giuseppe Quintarelli is the Veneto's most important producer, renowned for his near-mythical Amarone, Recioto and the cult wine, Alzero. Although there are other fine Amarone producers, including Quintarelli's protegee,... Read More
Giuseppe Quintarelli is the Veneto's most important producer, renowned for his near-mythical Amarone, Recioto and the cult wine, Alzero. Although there are other fine Amarone producers, including Quintarelli's protegee,... Read More
Giuseppe Quintarelli is the Veneto's most important producer, renowned for his near-mythical Amarone, Recioto and the cult wine, Alzero. Although there are other fine Amarone producers, including Quintarelli's protegee,... Read More
The 2000 Selezione opens with an intense garnet rim and black‑cherry core, layered with aromas of dusty red cherries, mint, crushed flowers and licorice, showing the wine’s elegant complexity. On the palate it is deep and... Read More
Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The wine opens to dark fruit aromas, with dried blackberry and plum. These various varietal components taste ripe, supple and accessible. The wine comes together with easy balance."... Read More