ProducerMorellino di Scansano
Fattoria Le Pupille
ファットリア・レ・プピッレ
Maremma's Morellino pioneer, creator of the iconic Super Tuscan Saffredi.
A leading Morellino di Scansano producer, also known for Saffredi (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot), one of Tuscany's great Super Tuscans.
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Who Is This For?
For collectors of acclaimed Super Tuscans and lovers of terroir-driven Tuscan reds from the sun-soaked Maremma coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the most famous wine from Fattoria Le Pupille?
- Saffredi, first produced in 1987, is the estate's flagship: a Super Tuscan blend built primarily around Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a smaller portion of Petit Verdot, aged in French oak barriques.
- Is Fattoria Le Pupille associated with Morellino di Scansano?
- Yes. Fattoria Le Pupille is one of the leading producers of Morellino di Scansano DOCG and has helped elevate the appellation's international reputation since its first vintage in 1985.
- Does Fattoria Le Pupille produce white wine?
- Yes, Poggio Argentato is the estate's white wine, built primarily around Sauvignon Blanc and blended with Traminer, Petit Manseng, and Semillon for floral, mineral-driven aromatics.
- Who founded Fattoria Le Pupille?
- Elisabetta Geppetti took over her family's small Maremma property near Pereta in 1985 at age 20 and built it into one of the region's most celebrated estates; her children Clara and Ettore now work alongside her.
- How does Le Pupille wine pair with Japanese cuisine?
- The structured tannins and dark-fruit character of their reds pair well with soy-based grilled meat dishes, such as sukiyaki or grilled wagyu.