In Bond Fine Wine. 2016 Pupille Saffredi, Maremma / Morellino di Scansano, Other Italy, Italy. Red italy - tuscany in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 99/100 (JS). Drinking window: 2020+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Monica Larner (ML) — 98/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 31/05/2019 · Drink 2020-2040
The 2016 Saffredi brings full-throttled intensity in a very well-balanced wine. The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (30%) and Petit Verdot (10%) spends 18 months in mostly new oak. This vintage is compact, firm and precise, with lovely floral aromas on the bouquet in front of blackberry and plum. Long oak toasting gives the wine tasty notes of spice and cinnamon and rounds the bouquet o…
Bruce Sanderson (BS) — 93/100 · Wine Spectator, 24/07/2019 · Drink 2021-2033
This red is dark and brooding, revealing plum, blueberry, tar, iron and leafy underbrush flavors. Intense and burly, yet persistent, refusing to quit on the firm finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2021 through 2033.
James Suckling (JS) — 96–97/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 14/09/2017
A very balanced yet structured red with a medium to full body, integrated tannins and a rich yet juicy finish. Exciting. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and petit verdot.