In Bond Fine Wine. 2015 Pupille Saffredi, Maremma / Morellino di Scansano, Other Italy, Italy. Red italy - tuscany in 6x150cl. Top critic score: 97/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2018–2035. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Monica Larner (ML) — 96/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/11/2017 · Drink 2018-2035
The 2015 Saffredi is a sultry and velvety wine from the Tuscan Coast. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot that sees 18 months in new and neutral oak. The textural richness is of the highest caliber, and the bouquet produces a long succession of black fruit, exotic spice and savory tobacco flavors. There's a touch of mocha chocolate and toasted espresso bean as wel…
James Suckling (JS) — 99/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 28/08/2017
I love the currant and rosemary character of this wine. Some sage, too. Complex aromas that draw you in. Full body, extremely tight and chewy with a long and intense finish. The tannins are fantastic ' so polished. Focused and beautiful. Mineral undertone with ash and hot stone highlighting the dark fruits. It goes on for minutes. Needs three or four years to come together. But a serious red all…
Bruce Sanderson (BS) — 94/100 · Wine Spectator, 20/12/2018 · Drink 2020-2028
An enticing combination of black currant, plum, licorice, iron and tobacco aromas and flavors hits all the right notes. Firms up, showing density and a juicy texture before playing out gracefully on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2020 through 2028.