Balthazar | 12 Liter

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 texturalelegance 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 Maremmaregion." 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." VINOUS

"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, expressivebalsamic-inflected overtones and plenty of nuance." VINOUS

"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

Florale Nase mit sehr viel roter, warmer Frucht und zarter Kräuternote. Am Gaumen geschmeidig-elegant mit einer wunderbaren Tiefe und Struktur. Dann wieder Kräuter, dazu Veilchen, etwas Zwetschge und ein Hauch von Teer und Leder. Saffredi schleicht sich förmlich an, bis er dann mit einer beeindruckenden Präsenz und Eleganz in einen sehr langen und harmonischen Abgang übergeht. Einer der großen Weine Italiens aus einem ebenso großen Toskana-Jahrgang! SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes Rubin mit feinem Violettschimmer. Intensive und dichte Nase, zeigt Noten nach eingelegten Brombeeren, Zwetschken und Cassis, viel Kardamom. Zeigt am Gaumen viel reife Beerenfrucht, rund und geschmeidig, viel Brombeere und Cassis, präsentes, gut eingebundenes Tannin, sehr lange und nachhaltig." Falstaff

"One of the highlights in this range, the 2016 Saffredi is a hugely promising wine marked by a beguiling combination of vertical structure, energy and concentration. Black cherry, lavender, spice, plum, sage and lavender all pulse with remarkable energy. Massive and yet remarkably vivid for such an intense wine, the 2016 is shaping up to be a real jewel of a wine." Vinous

"This vintage is compact, firm and precise, with lovely floral aromas on the bouquet in front of blackberry and plum. Long oak toasting gives the wine tasty notes of spice and cinnamon and rounds the bouquet off nicely. The mouthfeel is soft and velvety. This is a complex, integrated and absolutely beautiful wine." Robert Parker

"Incredible aromas of dark berries, lavender, rosemary, licorice and dried flowers. Spice. Full body and fantastic tannin texture with great length. Goes on for minutes. Muscular yet wonderfully formed and refined. A glorious Saffredi." James Suckling (Platz 12 - TOP-Weine Italien 2018)

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

"This is a delightful 50-50 blend of Sangiovese and Merlot with a bold and contemporary personality. The 2015 Siepi is a consistent product year in and year out. The wine faithfully delivers a New World interpretation with an all-Tuscan soul. You get Italy-centric aromas of Mediterranean herb and rosemary backed by plump black cherry, sweet tobacco, clove and cinnamon. The oak influences are evident vis-à-vis the wine's structure and power. The mouthfeel is layered and textured. It is ready to drink now, but the bottle could also be put aside for the next 10 years. The Siepi vineyard is located on a well-exposed plateau some 260 meters above sea level." Robert Parker

"This has depth and complexity, featuring black cherry, plum, leather, spice and mineral flavors. The dense texture exudes refined tannins as this stays fresh through the long, saturated finish. Fruit, spice and tobacco elements linger." Wine Spectator

Funkelndes, intensives Rubinviolett. In der Nase mit Noten nach reifen Holunderbeeren und Zwetschgen, unterlegt von feinem Sandelholz. Saftig und gehaltvoll in Ansatz und Verlauf, zeigt eine enorm opulente und knackige Beerenfrucht, griffiges, feinmaschiges Tannin, sehr langer Nachhall, im Finale dezent nach Tabak, geradlinig und klar. Traumjahrgang! SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, sattes Rubin mit violettem Kern. Kompakte Nase mit satten Noten nach reifen Brombeeren und Heidelbeeren, dazu viel Zimt und Gewürznelken, fast weihnachtlich. Saftig, viel klare, reife Beerenfrucht, gut eingebundenes Tannin mit schönem Drive, im Nachhall noch dezente Holznoten spürbar." Falstaff

"The 2016 Siepi, the estate's Sangiovese/Merlot blend, is a big, rich wine. In 2016, the Merlot is especially prominent. Black cherry jam, torrefaction, spice, leather, menthol and new French oak are all pushed forward. Time in the glass brings out a good bit of aromatic freshness to balance things out. Readers should expect a potent, seriously concentrated wine. Vinous"

"A blend of Merlot and Sangiovese in equal parts, the 2016 Siepi is a luscious and soft wine that oozes forth with dark berry intensity. The fruit is compact and dense. This wine performs beautifully in terms of aromas, but the mouthfeel is especially fine-tuned and elegant in this classic vintage. Dark fruit is followed by spice, tar, rose bud and sharp mineral nuances that recall the gravel and limestone-rich soils of Chianti Classico. This is perhaps the best vintage of Siepi I have tasted thus far." Robert Parker

"What a beautiful nose of elderberries, freshly picked blackcurrants, citrus, herbs, licorice and crushed stones, amidst a backdrop of coffee beans, cedar and vanilla. Full-bodied and very subtle and refined with tightly wound tannins and an impressive balance of fruit and acidity. Long, grainy and elegant on the finish. A masterpiece." James Suckling

 

Funkelndes, intensives Rubinviolett. In der Nase mit Noten nach reifen Holunderbeeren und Zwetschgen, unterlegt von feinem Sandelholz. Saftig und gehaltvoll in Ansatz und Verlauf, zeigt eine enorm opulente und knackige Beerenfrucht, griffiges, feinmaschiges Tannin, sehr langer Nachhall, im Finale dezent nach Tabak, geradlinig und klar. Traumjahrgang! SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, sattes Rubin mit violettem Kern. Kompakte Nase mit satten Noten nach reifen Brombeeren und Heidelbeeren, dazu viel Zimt und Gewürznelken, fast weihnachtlich. Saftig, viel klare, reife Beerenfrucht, gut eingebundenes Tannin mit schönem Drive, im Nachhall noch dezente Holznoten spürbar." Falstaff

"The 2016 Siepi, the estate's Sangiovese/Merlot blend, is a big, rich wine. In 2016, the Merlot is especially prominent. Black cherry jam, torrefaction, spice, leather, menthol and new French oak are all pushed forward. Time in the glass brings out a good bit of aromatic freshness to balance things out. Readers should expect a potent, seriously concentrated wine. Vinous"

"A blend of Merlot and Sangiovese in equal parts, the 2016 Siepi is a luscious and soft wine that oozes forth with dark berry intensity. The fruit is compact and dense. This wine performs beautifully in terms of aromas, but the mouthfeel is especially fine-tuned and elegant in this classic vintage. Dark fruit is followed by spice, tar, rose bud and sharp mineral nuances that recall the gravel and limestone-rich soils of Chianti Classico. This is perhaps the best vintage of Siepi I have tasted thus far." Robert Parker

"What a beautiful nose of elderberries, freshly picked blackcurrants, citrus, herbs, licorice and crushed stones, amidst a backdrop of coffee beans, cedar and vanilla. Full-bodied and very subtle and refined with tightly wound tannins and an impressive balance of fruit and acidity. Long, grainy and elegant on the finish. A masterpiece." James Suckling