Le Pupille Maremma Toscana Saffredi 2017

97 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Wow, there is a very impressive freshness here that defies the heat of this vintage. The 2017 Saffredi does not seem like a 2017 at all. Now celebrating its 30th birthday, Saffredi is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot. Thanks to the vineyard's proximity to the sea, leaving leaves on the vines and the sharp diurnal shifts of the area, the fruit was able to ripen in a balanced manner despite the hot and dry summer. The team at Fattoria le Pupille knew they would have to be ready to harvest early and lose some their yields, and they did. In the end, production was down 25%, but the result is a fresh, thick and beautiful red made with ripe fruit and dark concentration. This is a great effort from Fattoria le Pupille. This wine will be released in November. Drink: 2020-2040. (Aug 2019)"

97 points James Suckling: "Gorgeous blackberries, dark chocolate, spice and lightly roasted coffee. Full body. Layered and creamy. Lovely, silky tannins that melt into the wine. A beautiful red from the vintage with class and finesse to the depth of fruit. Drink or hold. (11/26/19)"

96 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "What power the main matrix has, revealing notes of black plums, salted caramel, marjoram, green tea leaves, eucalyptus, and dried cherries in a rapid and lively play of colors. The quality of the fruit blends beautifully with the earthy character of the background. Medium-full body, velvety tannins with a subtle and delicate appearance on the palate and a fine and elegant finish that immediately inspires confidence. The vintage is masterfully interpreted here. (Jul 2020)"