When I saw the 98 point score that James Suckling awarded the 2013 Le Pupille Saffredi, I knew I had to experience it for myself. My excitement led to an unexpected tasting with a few family members who shared my level of eagerness to try this well-known Super Tuscan. As we were not planning to open the bottle that evening, we were not prepared to pair it with a fitting meal. Instead, the 2013 Le Pupille Saffredi was paired with laughs and conversation.
The nose was rich with dark fruits, leather, tobacco and spices. The 2013 Saffredi is full bodied with smooth yet firm tannins. Dark cherry, pepper and licorice really stood out in the glass. It is delicious now, but will get better with time.
The 2012 Saffredi was scored the perfect 100 points from Suckling. In July, 2016, the 2013 was upgraded from 96-Points to 98-Points. Suckling claimed that the 2013 is… “A slightly more refined and prettier style than the incredible 2012”. Could this mean big things for the 2013? Absolutely!
The first production of Saffredi was in 1987 which is not the exact blend we know today. Elisabetta Geppetti, with the help of Giacomo Tachis, came together to create the remarkable Saffredi which is made up of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Geppetti knew at the age of 20 that her passion was to make wine and with her contagious enthusiasm, that is exactly what she did.
“I have inherited my love for wine from my grandfather, but then a passion grows through its own channels. I wanted to make great wines and I wanted to do it here, in this beloved land.” www.fattorialepupille.it
A bottle with rich history and a low price of $64.95 is hard to come by, which only makes sense to grab this “sensational” 2013 Super Tuscan and watch it grow over the next decade! Pair it with a steak or gamey dish, or even follow my example and open it with family and friends. You will not be disappointed.
"This is another great Saffredi following the perfect 100-point 2012. I tasted it a year ago and thought it was sensational. Even better now. It's so dense and structured yet shows a lively, jazz-like vibe that gives it form and beauty...Powerful and muscular. Cabernet sauvignon, merlot and petit verdot." James Suckling