2019 | Fattoria Le Pupille | Riserva

Introduction

Red Wine: 2019 | Fattoria Le Pupille | Riserva

Intense ruby red, sparkling. The smells are those of red fruits, out of which cherry, typical of Sangiovese, seems to really stand out.

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Producer: Fattoria Le Pupille

Ratings: JS | 90

Vintage: 2019

Size: 750ml

ABV: 14.5%

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese

Country/Region: Italy, Morellino di Scansano

Intense ruby red, sparkling. The smells are those of red fruits, out of which cherry, typical of Sangiovese, seems to really stand out. The larger wooden barrels allow for a greater evolution in the balsamic notes and spiciness. In the mouth the tannins refinement balances the softness, making the wine harmonious and pleasantly persistent.

Reviews:

• James Suckling: Boasts black cherry and kirsch flavors that permeate the glycerol texture, shaded by black pepper, earth and sage. Firmly structured yet balanced, with dusty tannins on the finish. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Producer Information

Fattoria Le Pupille is a leading wine estate in the Maremma region of coastal Tuscany. It is best known for Saffredi, a Toscana IGT blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot that has been described as the Lafite of Tuscany. Owner Elisabetta Geppetti is known as the Lady of Morellino and the Ambassador of Maremma. In 1992 she became head of the Consorzio for Morellino di Scansano – the region’s association of grape growers and wine producers. She was the first woman to gain that position in any Italian wine region. The estate has 75 hectares (185 acres) of vineyards in total, the core of which are located around the village of Peretta. These vineyard holdings include the 25ha (62 acres) of the original Pupille vineyard and the 5-ha (12-acre) plot responsible for Saffredi. There is also a 20-ha (50-acre) plot near Magliano, and the winery itself is located near Grosseto. This is a modern facility located within the traditionally-styled building that features on the label. As well as Saffredi, Le Pupille makes three Sangiovese-based Morellino di Scansano cuves. These are a “normale”, a Riserva, and the Poggio Valente Riserva, which is aged for 15 months in a mix of small and large barrels. There is also a IGT Maremma Toscana Rosso, named Pelofino, which is a blend of Sangiovese and Syrah with a small amount of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc. 2015 saw the first release of Le Pupille, a 100 percent Syrah aged for 12 months in 300-liter French oak barrels. This is priced above the flagship Saffredi. The estate also makes a Rosamatti rosato and a Poggio Argentato white based on Sauvignon Blanc with Petit Manseng, Traminer and Semillon. Piemme is a recently introduced single variety deluxe white wine from Petit Manseng . The lineup is completed by SolAlto, a botrytized white wine made from Traminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. In total around 500,000 bottles are produced each year.