Fattoria Le Pupille
Elisabetta Geppetti left University at the age of 20, in order to take the reins of her family’s property in southern Tuscany in the 1980s. Elisabetta has been instrumental in placing the appellation on the map of wine lovers, gaining global fame with the areas first Super-Tuscan. She turned the family wine estate into a modern entrepreneurial viticultural reality.
In 1982, the first official label is released, a Morellino Riserva 1978. This was quickly followed by the Saffredi 1982 Vintage. Then in 1996, they purchased the Poggio Valente vineyard, which was another significant progression for the company. Today, they possess 75 hectares of vineyards in Southern Tuscany. With the operating nucleus of the property, the winery, in Istia d’Ombrone.
The Saffredi vineyard stands at 250m above sea level, facing west/north-west on loamy, calcareous soils. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah thrive in these conditions. The region is situated on a succession of gentle hills, which shape the core of the winery, enriching each and every grape variety with the nature of the region.
Today, Elisabetta’s children, Clara and Ettore, are instrumental in the winery, and together they are planning for the future of operations. This second generation have created two innovative wines; Le Pupille and Piemma. This renowned family business is run by women, and they are proud that Elisabetta has been acknowledged for her work. In 1992, she became the first woman to be the president of a consortium when she founded the Morellino di Scansano consortium.
Their intuition and aspiration to produce fantastic wines is evident in every glass.
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