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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2006
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$258.95
$274.43
Geppetti has produced another gem in her 2006 Saffredi, a French-oak aged blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2007
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$238.95
The 2007 Saffredi is drop-dead gorgeous. Roasted coffee beans, grilled herbs, mocha and dark fruit emerge from this...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2007
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$104.87
The 2007 Saffredi is drop-dead gorgeous. Roasted coffee beans, grilled herbs, mocha and dark fruit emerge from this...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$110.95
#10 Top 100, 2015. A phenomenal Saffredi with so much structure and length. It’s full-bodied yet remaines agile and...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2013
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$84.95
This is another great Saffredi following the perfect 100-point 2012. I tasted it a year ago and thought it was...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$71.12
Sexy blueberry, spice and black pepper. Mushroom. Full body and ultra-fine tannins. Extremely long and just starting...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2015
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$195.98
I love the currant and rosemary character of this wine. Some sage, too. Complex aromas that draw you in. Full body,...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2015
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$85.95
I love the currant and rosemary character of this wine. Some sage, too. Complex aromas that draw you in. Full body,...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$99.45
Incredible aromas of dark berries, lavender, rosemary, licorice and dried flowers. Spice. Full body and fantastic...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$77.62
Gorgeous blackberries, dark chocolate, spice and lightly roasted coffee. Full body. Layered and creamy. Lovely, silky...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$83.95
A fantastic nose to this with currant, sage, rosemary and rose-petal character. Sweet tobacco and spicy chocolate,...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$109.08
So much crushed stone, rosemary, lavender, mint and blackberry. Full-bodied and very structured with layers of...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$79.12
#13 TOP 100 WINES OF ITALY, 2022. Impressive aromas of fresh herbs from the Tuscan coast, such as sage, mint,...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2020
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$96.73
#13 TOP 100 WINES OF ITALY, 2022. Impressive aromas of fresh herbs from the Tuscan coast, such as sage, mint,...
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Monteverro Toscana Rosso 2010
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$215.01
The flagship estate wine, 2010 Monteverro, is absolutely stunning. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (45%), Cabernet...
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Monteverro Toscana Rosso 2019
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$186.06
Our flagship. A true Premier Grand Cru of Maremma, made from the classic Bordeaux grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon,...
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Mortelle Poggio Alle Nane 2015
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$67.78
Intense aromas of black currant, iron, cedar and tobacco are coated by toasty, Graham cracker and vanilla notes. This...
Carignan Italian Red Blends Red Bordeaux Zinfandel Italy Tuscany Maremma Pre-Arrival Wine
Carignan is an ancient blue-skinned grape varietal, thought to be indigenous to the Aragon region of Spain. However, today it is most commonly associated with the fine wines of southern France, and has been grown in many countries around the world which have the warm and dry conditions it requires to thrive. Carignan is recognized as being quite a sensitive vine, highly susceptible to all kinds of rot and mildew, although producing excellent results when given the right conditions and handled correctly. Its high tannin levels and acidity make the Carignan grapes very astringent, and as such, they are often used as a blending grape to give body to other, lesser bodied varietals. Despite this, with careful treatment, Carignan can produce superb single varietal wines packed full of character and unique attributes.
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.
The precise origins of what became known as the Zinfandel grape variety are uncertain, although it has clear genetic equivalents in both Puglia and Croatia. However, when it was brought to the New World in the mid 19th century, it became known as the Zinfandel, and has been consistently popular and widely grown ever since. These very dark and very round grapes have a remarkably high sugar content, resulting in relatively high levels of alcohol in the wines they are made into, with bottles often displaying as much as fifteen percent. What makes the Zinfandel such an interesting grape, though, is the fact that the flavors produced by this varietal vary considerably depending on the climate they are grown in. In cooler valley regions, the Zinfandel grapes result in wines which hold strong flavors of tart and sweet fruits; raspberry, redcurrant and sweet cherry, held in a very smooth and silky liquid. Conversely, warmer regions result in more complex and spicy notes, including anise, pepper and hedgerow berries.
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
The central Italian region of Tuscany is widely understood to be one of the world's most famous and highly regarded wine regions. The beautiful rolling hillsides and medieval towns and castles which are a key feature of the area are also home to many of Europe's finest wineries, and extremely high quality vineyards growing the distinctive Sangiovese and Vernaccia grape varietals which are the flavorful backbone of Tuscany's wonderful red and white wines. For almost three thousand years, this region has been recognized as an ideal home for wine production on a large scale, and the ancient Etruscans, Greeks and Romans all noticed that fine grape varietals flourished on the unique soils and under the hot sunshine which typifies the area. Today, Tuscany is home to a wide range of wines, from the traditional to the complex, but all dedicated to excellent flavors and aromas, and maintaining the region's international reputation.