Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Bold aromas of plum, blackberry, earth and tobacco. Full-bodied, with layers of velvety tannins and a caressing texture. From "the" producer in an up-and-coming region.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
This wine, a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Merlot and Alicante, can reach sensational heights. I purchased the 1990, and have enjoyed every bottle I have opened. The 1995 Saffredi is not far behind the compelling 1990. Made from extremely low yields of less than two tons of fruit per acre, and aged in small barriques, it is a medium to full-bodied wine, with a moderate ruby color, and sweet, cranberry/black cherry fruit intermixed with tobacco and pain grille notes. Lush, with excellent concentration, sweet tannin, and a nicely-textured feel, this elegant, concentrated wine should drink well for 7-10 years.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.