Balthazar | 12 Liter

Saffredi aus dem Spitzenjahrgang 2007 - ein formvollendeter Verschnitt aus Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot und Alicante - duftet frisch und fruchtig, sein Geschmack ist überaus elegant, lang und klar. (superiore.de)

"Soft and fruity, with plenty of cherry and raspberry character. Full-bodied, with polished tannins and a long, pretty aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"Saffredi is drop-dead gorgeous. Roasted coffee beans, grilled herbs, mocha and dark fruit emerge from this beautiful, textured wine. The richness of the fruit radiates through to the long, polished finish. The 2007 Saffredi impresses for its fabulous balance and soft, enveloping personality." Robert Parker

"Sattes, intensives Rubin mit Violett. Konzentrierte, satte Nase mit Noten nach Zwetschgen, Heidelbeeren und Lakritze. Am Gaumen warm und rund, satter Ansatz und Verlauf, öffnet sich mit dichtmaschigem Tannin, sehr geschmeidig, im Finale saftig, funkelt." Falstaff

Vollendeter Supertuscan, Wärme und Frische, Eleganz und Harmonie im Einklang! Süßer Duft von hochreifen Kirschen und Beeren mit schönen floralen Noten. Auch im Mund reif und mit viel Fruchtcharme, würzig und angenehme Säure. Der Saffredi hat Biss und eine schöne Länge mit reifem Tannin. (superiore.de)

"Dark purple red with violet hue and black center. Intense nose with sweet fruit, blackberries, stewed plums and figs, hints of leather in the background. On the palate well balanced tannins, well structured with good lengh." Markus del Monego

"The 2010 Saffredi (Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) delivers gorgeous intensity and broad aromas of black berry, leather, crushed granite and lingering smoke. It’s a masterpiece on all happy fronts. The textural elegance is superb." Robert Parker

"The aromas of blueberries and lavender come out nicely in the glass. Full body, with fine tannins and a bright acidity. The texture is wonderful here. Needs two or three years to come together. Saffredi is a benchmark in Tuscany's Maremma region." James Suckling

"Concentrated lustrous ruby with orange tinges. Amazing concentration and precision, with very fine oak. Concentrated palate, which is more savoury than sweet. Great crunchy red and ripe fruit with amazing balance. Lovely and hedonistic, long and layered." Jancis Robinson

Vollendeter Supertuscan, Wärme und Frische, Eleganz und Harmonie im Einklang! Süßer Duft von hochreifen Kirschen und Beeren mit schönen floralen Noten. Auch im Mund reif und mit viel Fruchtcharme, würzig und angenehme Säure. Der Saffredi hat Biss und eine schöne Länge mit reifem Tannin. (superiore.de)

"Sattes, funkelndes Rubinviolett. Beeindruckende, satte Nase, duftet nach reifen, dunklen Brombeeren, Johannisbeeren, dazu etwas frische Feigen und edle Bitterschokolade. Sattes, dichtes Tannin, in Ansatz und Verlauf viel präsente, reife Frucht, langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"Impeccably lifted and gracious on the palate, the 2011 Saffredi lifts from the glass with expressive floral notes and beautifully articulated fruit. Overall, the 2011 is an elegant, restrained Saffredi that emphasizes finesse over power, although there is plenty of vintage 2011 sexiness. More importantly, the 2011 is a big step up from the 2010. Sage, rosemary and tobacco are some of the many notes that add complexity as the wine continues to open up in the glass." Antonio Galloni

"I love the aromas of black truffles, rosemary, dark fruits, rose petals and stones. It's shows so many characteristics of Tuscany on the nose. Full body with super-fine tannins and a long finish. Tannins and all in place. Wonderful texture." James Suckling

"Der 2011er Saffredi ist Maremma-Weltklasse!" René Gabriel (Weinwisser)

"The 2011 Saffredi opens to thick, dark extraction and large scale aromatic intensity. This was a warm vintage and you can feel the softness in the ripe cherry and blackberry flavors offered by the Merlot. The Cabernet component is also evident thanks to pressed rose and grilled Mediterranean herb. Saffredi is a wine built for long cellar aging, yet this vintage can also be readily consumed in the near term." Robert Parker

Saffredi wurde im Jahr 1987 geboren und nach der Einzellage in der Gemeinde Magliano benannt. Von dort stammen die Trauben aus denen dieses monumentale Meisterwerk gekeltert wird. Allein die Farbe tief dunkles Rubinrot, mit interessanten violetten Reflexen zeigt einen pompösen Wein von großem Terroir. Im sehr expressiven Bouquet findet sich eine herrliche Fülle floraler und erdiger Aromen, die wunderschön mit dem Duft roter Beeren harmonieren. Am Gaumen eine konzentrierte Frucht, sehr weich und tief, strukturiert und endlos lang. (superiore.de)

"Cassiskonfitüre, Blaubeerkompott, Bitterschokolade, Unterholz, seidig am Gaumen, druckvoll mit leichter (Extrakt-)Süsse und eindringlicher Kalk-Mineralität. Alkohol und Cremigkeit sind passgenau mit Extrakt gefüllt, grosse Länge. Hoch differenziert und dennoch sehr eingängig, hat wirklich Noblesse – allerdings in einem betont weichen, molligen Format." Falstaff

"There's a lot to say, and admire, about the 2013 Saffredi. First off all, this is the first growing cycle made under the careful watch of enologist Luca D'Attoma. This makes all the difference. One of his changes is an increased focus on Petit Verdot, which makes up to 15% of the blend in this case. The other grapes used are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. But the increased role of Petit Verdot has awarded this vintage with stunning precision, linearity and balance. It's like a light switch has suddenly been turned on. Petit Verdot on the Tuscan Coast tends to show softer and fuller lines. In this wine, you taste the tonic crunchiness of the grape skins instead. The dark concentration of the wine is pleasurable and rich, and there's a final acidic signature that closes the deal in style. Congratulations." Robert Parker

"The 2013 Saffredi wraps around the palate with remarkable depth and intensity. Graphite, smoke, wild flowers, black cherries and plums meld together in a powerful, resonant wine built on intensity. The 2013 has a real sense of gravitas, with dark shades of fruit, expressive balsamic-inflected overtones and plenty of nuance." Antonio Galloni

"This is another great Saffredi following the perfect 100-point 2012. I tasted it a year ago and thought it was sensational. Even better now. It's so dense and structured yet shows a lively, jazz-like vibe that gives it form and beauty. Needs at least four to five years to soften. Powerful and muscular." James Suckling

"Beautiful, lustrous ruby! More than a whiff of bordeaux, but more in the cherry spectrum and with a leafy tobacco note. Firm, grainy tannins framing youthful, compact fruit, but this is certainly not shy. Could stand up to medium-term cellaring, but already quite irresistible." Jancis Robinson

Sein Ursprungsweinberg gleichen Namens gilt längst als eine der besten Lagen der Castellina-Zone. Aus gleichen Teilen Merlot und Sangiovese entsteht dieser excellente, sehr dichte Wein mit reifen Fruchtaromen und süßen Vanilleanklängen. (superiore.de)

"Beautiful aromas of violets, berries and currants. Dried flowers, too. Full body, such intense fruit and acidity. Vivid and complex. Wild raspberry. Tight and dense. A triumph for Siepi. Half sangivoese and merlot. Better in 2022 but hard to not drink now." James Suckling