2004 Fattoria Le Pupille Saffredi
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The DNA profile of the Fattoria le Pupille 2004 Saffredi is different because this is the first vintage that sees Syrah instead of Alicante in the blend. The bouquet comes out in full force with lots of rich dark fruit and tannins that are still aggressive today, some 20 years after the harvest. The growing season saw four big summer storms and is considered a cool vintage overall. Indeed, the freshness of the fruit is intact, and there is a hint of dried green herb or rosemary. This bottle is holding on nicely.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Syrah. The 2003–2004 winter was cold and wet. Spring was average and a hot summer followed with good diurnal temperature ranges . Thanks to three brief night-time thunderstorms, the grapes could develop steadily in July and August, leading to an excellent harvest. Syrah replaces Alicante in the blend for the first time. The harvest ended on 5 October. 25,000 bottles produced. Mid crimson. Quite evolved on the nose. Sweet and round on the palate with almost invisible tannins until the very end. Quite different in structure from earlier vintages. Juicy and smooth. Meek and mild but perhaps with less obvious Saffredi character than some. Good red wine. Pretty persistent. (JR)
Elisabetta Geppetti’s 2004 Saffredi shows the sexiness and silkiness of this great Tuscan vintage. Here it is the expressive bouquet and silky tannins that stand out most. The 2004 can be enjoyed today and over the next decade or so. Saffredi is one of my favorite Maremma wines and 2004 is one of the top vintages.
Magnum. Transparent. Some freshness but complete and dense. Tense. Mineral. Exciting but quite a lot of acid and tannin. (JR)