Deep purple in appearance, though a nuance paler and more radiant than the more extracted 2022 vintage. The nose is elegant and expressive, displaying a beautiful, somewhat cool-toned fruit profile of cherry, redcurrant, and cassis, underpinned by balsamic notes, menthol freshness, and pencil lead. Subtle floral hints contribute to an admirable sense of understated elegance. On the palate, the wine remains surprisingly astringent with significant structure and linear depth. The fruit is precise, again showing cherry and cassis alongside raspberry, supported by high acidity and excellent freshness. The finish is pleasantly supple and long. Excellent.
Drink through 2041.
Tasted by Dominik Müller on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
| Flawed? | no | |
| DM: |
15Wines with a 13 to 16-point rating are excellent wines. Impressive harmony, remarkable depth, and high aging potential. / 20 ("excellent") |
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| WSET SAT: |
4.0Wines with a 4.0 WSET rating are exceptional wines according to the WSET scoring system, where we consider balance (B), intensity (I), length (L) and complexity (C). In terms of my personal rating system, wines with a top WSET score of 4.0 get at least 95 DM points. / 4.0 |
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| Favourite: | No |
| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Colour: | red |
| Style: | still (dry) |
| Assemblage: | yes |
| Grape variety: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| For assemblages, the main grape variety is shown. | |
| Producer: | Le Pupille |
| Country: | Italy |
| Region: | Tuscany |
| Subregion: | Maremma |
| Appellation: | Toscana IGT |
| Vineyard: | n/a |
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