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Hedonism Wines
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The 2015 Saffredi is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot. An explosion of dense black, plumy fruit with a succession of savoury flavours and spice culminating in a deliciously long finish. This is a prodigious effort on release and promises only to improve on what is already an exceptional foundation.

About this wine

The 2015 vintage of Le Pupille's Saffredi is a powerful and elegant red wine, showcasing the exceptional quality of the Maremma terroir. Blended from predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with a touch of Petit Verdot, it exhibits rich flavors of dark fruits, spices, and a hint of oak, balanced with fine tannins and a lingering finish. Rich dark fruit, spice, well-integrated oak, fine tannins, and a long finish.

Saffredi

Saffredi is the flagship wine of Fattoria Le Pupille, introduced in 1987. It is a testament to the estate's commitment to quality and the potential of Maremma's terroir. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and a small percentage of Petit Verdot, this wine is recognized for its depth, complexity, and aging potential.

Fattoria Le Pupille

Fattoria Le Pupille is a notable wine estate in the Maremma, located on the southern coast of Tuscany. Founded in the late 1970s by Elisabetta Geppetti, a pioneer for women in Italian wine industry, Fattoria Le Pupille has become synonymous with high quality and innovative winemaking. The estate has played a significant role in the elevation of Maremma's winemaking reputation, focusing on the cultivation of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot among others.