SAFFREDI 2021 IGT Toscana Rosso

Grape: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot

Vineyard Position: Saffredi vineyard (Pereta), altitude 250 meters above sea level

Vineyard Exposure: South-West for the old vineyard, South-East for the new vineyard

Soil texture: soil of sandstone origin, rich in marl and iron minerals; poor in organic substances; clays are present under 30 cm.

Implantation date: old vineyard 1985, new vineyard 2006

Implantation density: 4000 vines/ha

Cultivation system: cordon trained for old vineyard, guyot new vineyard Yield: 50 q.li/ha

Harvest: first half of September for Merlot, October for Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot

Fermentation Temperature: 26°C in stainless steel vessels

Maceration Time: 30 - 45 days

Maturation: 18 months in french oak barriques, 70% new

First vintage produced: 1987

Tasting notes: Dense ruby red.

Very elegant and complex bouquet, with hints of black cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry jam, anise, green pepper and cigar.

Harmonious, with dense and integrated tannins of great finesse. Goes on for minutes.

Food Pairing: Rack of lamb crusted with Mediterranean herbs.

PUPSA21

Data sheet

Code
PUPSA21
Winemaker
Fattoria Le Pupille
Bottle
lt. 0,75
Alcoholic strength
15% vol.
Grapes
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot
Awards
Doctor Wine 99/100 - Robert Parker The Wine Advocate 97/100 - Wine Spectator 97/100 - CellarTracker 95/100

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