All components for this classic Rockford red are aged separately in a combination of seasoned American and French oak hogsheads and large vats to allow the tannins to soften and colours and flavours to consolidate. The 2019 vintage was drier and warmer than average, giving a lower yield of high quality fruit with deep, concentrated colour and spicy aromatics. The wine...

"Very accessible, the nose unfurls with generous notes of red cherry, raspberry, orange peel, sage and liquorice. Firm tannins and refreshing acidity contribute to the wine’s lovely balance." Armit Wines

"Loaded with personality and gorgeous, totally resonant fruit"Antonio Galloni, Vinous"Contemporary, complex and gorgeous form top to toe"Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate

The 2018 Saffredi is a regal, elegant, supremely polished wine. It may very well be the most refined Saffredi I have ever tasted. Silky in its first impression, with striking aromatic presence and exceptional balance, the 2018 is a total knock-out. Sweet red cherry, plum, mocha, licorice and cinnamon accents develop over time, but it is the wine’s overall balance...