Award-Winning Wine
Saffredi 2018 - Fattoria le Pupille Bottle of Italy
Saffredi 2018 - Fattoria le Pupille Bottle of Italy

Saffredi - Fattoria le Pupille 2018

Fattoria le Pupille
5.0
(3)
Read the description

Format: 75 cl

-12%
$114.71


Recommended price: $131.61
This is a manufacturer's recommended retail price provided by manufacturers, suppliers, or vendors. Bottle of Italy uses the Recommended Price as a reference to allow comparison between different prices.
More information

VAT and Tax incl.


Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)

Out of stock

Secure Transaction We are committed to protecting your data and privacy. Our payment protection system encrypts your data during transmission. We do not disclose your credit card information to third-party vendors or resell your personal information to third parties.
More information

Shipping security >

  • Damage/loss protection
  • Quality assurance
  • Tracked shipping
  • Shipping in 24/48h* *(for items in "Immediate Availability")
Technical information
Producer Fattoria le Pupille
Name Morellino di Scansano DOCG
Variety Sangiovese
Vintage 2018
Gradation 15.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spices, balsamic notes
Vinification method Steel fermentation, long maceration
Region Tuscany
Production area Scansano, Grosseto
Country Italy
Type Red wine
Aging 12 months
Type of cask French oak barrels
Color Intense ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption Within 5-7 years
Pairing Red meats, game, aged cheeses

Show more

Saffredi from Fattoria Le Pupille is an extraordinarily prestigious red wine from Maremma Toscana, a region famous for its excellent wine products. With its first vintage dating back to 1987, Saffredi has established itself as a benchmark wine, a true expression of this area.

The grapes used in the production of this sumptuous red wine are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and a small percentage of Petit Verdot, harvested exclusively from vines located in the best parcels of the estate. Thanks to the perfect climatic balance of the area, the grapes ripen optimally, giving the wine remarkable structure and complexity.

On the nose, Saffredi offers a complex and intense bouquet: notes of ripe red fruits mingle with elegant hints of sweet spices and a touch of vanilla, deriving from aging in French oak barriques. On the palate, the wine is powerful, yet soft and velvety, with finely crafted tannins leading to a long and persistent finish.

This wine has received numerous international awards, consolidating its reputation for excellence. Saffredi is ideal to accompany robust dishes such as roasted red meats, game, and aged cheeses, but it is also a perfect option to be enjoyed on its own, as a wine for meditation.

Ultimately, Saffredi from Fattoria Le Pupille is not just a wine, but a true work of art that reflects the passion and careful work of dedicated vintners, in one of Italy’s most prestigious terroirs.
The winery

Fattoria Le Pupille – Winery in Toscana

Discover the story and wines of Fattoria Le Pupille.

A winery in the Tuscan Maremma led by Elisabetta Geppetti, renowned for the Super Tuscan Saffredi and for wines that showcase both international varieties (Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah) and local varieties such as Sangiovese.
Region: Toscana
Country: Italia
Grapes: Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Alicante, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Petit Manseng, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Traminer
Saffredi: the winery's iconic label and flagship wine. Le Pupille: a project focused on Syrah. Piemme: 100% Petit Manseng white wine, an exploration of the white grape variety in Maremma. Extensive production: approximately 75 hectares of vineyards and a presence in international markets. Strong ties to the Morellino di Scansano appellation.
Shop all wines from Fattoria Le Pupille The winery Fattoria Le Pupille
Winery history
Fattoria Le Pupille has established itself as a leading estate in the Maremma thanks to the vision of Elisabetta Geppetti. The estate launched Saffredi, its flagship wine, in the late 1980s and has since developed both wines from international grape varieties and labels that reflect the local terroir, involving the family's next generation in management and in its more recent labels.
Production philosophy
The pursuit of excellence in vineyard and cellar, with attention to grape quality and targeted winemaking to express typicity and character: from interpretations of Syrah and Petit Manseng to the Sangiovese crus of the Morellino di Scansano appellation.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in Maremma, the estate cultivates vineyards spread across sandstone hills and soils at varying altitudes; the wines reflect both the warm coastal slopes and hillside vineyards such as the cru Saffredi and Poggio Valente.
Awards and recognitions
High recognition and high scores from international critics and publications; Saffredi and other flagship wines have received notable international ratings.

Official Awards

Expert Prize Description Vintage