Winemaker Notes
Dense ruby red. Very elegant and complex bouquet, with hints of black cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry jam, anise, green pepper and cigar. Harmonious, with dense and integrated tannins of great finesse. Goes on for minutes.
Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
This is one of only a handful of wines made on the Tuscan Coast that has managed to interpret the vintage in such an excellent manner. The Fattoria le Pupille 2022 Saffredi...deftly plays upon the elegance and fruity brightness of the growing season, while also harnessing its freshness and its slightly more streamlined appeal. The wine is nuanced and layered with fine details that recall wild berry, spice, blue flower and blood orange. To my mind, the 2022 stands apart from almost every other past vintage of Saffredi. This is a new direction for the wine that we can all happily embrace.
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James Suckling
A bright and fruity wine with aromas of black cherries, cassis, graphite, ash, Mediterranean herbs and cocoa powder. Full-bodied, it shows less extraction than expected, with firm, velvety tannins and a structured finish.
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Vinous
The 2022 Saffredi handled the rigors of the growing season quite well. Strong Cabernet Sauvignon make a strong first impression. Deep and potent, with tons of persistence, the 2022 has so much to offer. Gravel, incense, lavender, mocha and dried herbs are some of the many aromas and flavors that open with a bit of coaxing. The 2022 is a very young wine, one that requires at least a few years in bottle, but it is quite captivating just the same. This blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot performed admirably.
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Wine Spectator
This is both intense and inviting, offering aromas and flavors of black currant, black cherry, cedar, mineral and sweet spices. Finely wrought, with well-integrated tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, detailed aftertaste. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.
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.