We are delighted to invite you to a very special evening at GVINO Wine Bar on Thursday, October 15 at 6:00 PM, dedicated to one of the most celebrated estates of the Tuscan Maremma: Fattoria Le Pupille.
For this intimate wine dinner, we will have the pleasure of welcoming Ettore Rizzi, winemaker and son of Elisabetta Geppetti, who will personally guide us through the history, vineyards and wines of his family’s estate.
$145++ per person
Thursday, October 15 at 6:00 PM
Limited to 30 guests
Register here:
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/
This will be a journey through the many expressions of the Maremma — beginning with a fresh coastal white, moving through two interpretations of Morellino di Scansano, followed by the remarkable Sangiovese of Poggio Valente, and concluding with the estate’s iconic Saffredi.
Each wine will be paired with a specially prepared course from the GVINO kitchen.
Located in the heart of the Maremma Toscana, Fattoria Le Pupille has become one of the benchmark estates of southern Tuscany.
The winery’s story is closely connected to Elisabetta Geppetti, whose vision helped elevate both Fattoria Le Pupille and the reputation of Morellino di Scansano.
Known for her dedication to the Maremma and particularly to Sangiovese, Elisabetta helped establish the estate as one capable of producing wines ranging from fresh and immediately expressive to powerful, structured and age-worthy.
Today, the next generation of the Geppetti family continues that work, preserving the identity of the estate while carrying its story forward.
For this dinner, Ettore Rizzii will take us personally through five wines that beautifully illustrate the diversity of the estate.
Red Snapper Crudo
Fresh red snapper served crudo, prepared to preserve the purity and delicate sweetness of the fish.
We begin the evening with Poggio Argentato 2025, the estate’s fresh and vibrant white wine.
Poggio Argentato offers a completely different perspective on the Tuscan Maremma, emphasizing aromatic freshness, brightness and Mediterranean character.
Its lively acidity and freshness make it a natural pairing for the delicacy of the red snapper, allowing the wine’s mineral and citrus-driven personality to complement the clean flavors of the crudo without overpowering them.
La Trafila Raviolone
Large raviolo filled with Ricotta and Parmigiano, served with butternut squash and shaved almonds.
This course will be paired with two wines side by side, allowing us to explore two different expressions of Morellino di Scansano.
Morellino di Scansano is one of the wines most closely associated with both Fattoria Le Pupille and the history of the Maremma.
Produced primarily from Sangiovese, locally known as Morellino, the 2024 represents the fresher and more immediate expression of the estate.
Expect an elegant combination of bright red fruit, freshness, floral character and gentle spice.
Alongside the 2024 Morellino, we will pour the 2022 Morellino di Scansano Riserva.
The Riserva offers a deeper and more structured interpretation of Morellino, with greater concentration, complexity and development.
The side-by-side tasting will give guests the opportunity to experience how Sangiovese from the Maremma changes through vineyard selection, maturation and additional aging.
Slow-Braised Boneless Short Ribs
Tender boneless beef short ribs, slowly braised until exceptionally soft and flavorful, served with creamy polenta.
For the main course, we move into one of Fattoria Le Pupille’s most important wines: Poggio Valente 2023.
Poggio Valente is a powerful and refined expression of Sangiovese, produced from vineyards selected specifically for their ability to give the variety greater depth, structure and longevity.
The wine combines ripe red and dark fruit with savory Tuscan character, spice, structure and freshness.
Its richness and tannic structure will pair beautifully with the slow-braised short ribs, while the creamy polenta softens the wine’s structure and allows its complexity to emerge.
Selection of Artisanal Cheeses
A carefully selected assortment of cheeses chosen specifically to accompany the final wine of the evening.
We conclude the dinner with the estate’s most iconic wine:
Saffredi 2023.
Saffredi is the flagship wine of Fattoria Le Pupille and one of the wines that helped demonstrate the extraordinary potential of the Tuscan Maremma beyond traditional Sangiovese.
Produced from a Bordeaux-inspired blend centered around Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, Saffredi combines the warmth and ripeness of the Maremma with freshness, structure and refinement.
The 2023 vintage will provide a fascinating opportunity to taste Saffredi in its youth, when the wine’s fruit, energy and structure are still particularly vivid.
Expect layers of dark fruit, cassis, plum, Mediterranean herbs, spice and oak, supported by firm tannins and impressive concentration.
Fattoria Le Pupille Poggio Argentato 2025
Paired with Red Snapper Crudo
Fattoria Le Pupille Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2024
Paired with Ricotta & Parmigiano Raviolone
Fattoria Le Pupille Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG 2022
Paired alongside the Morellino 2024
Fattoria Le Pupille Poggio Valente 2023
Paired with Slow-Braised Boneless Short Ribs & Creamy Polenta
Fattoria Le Pupille Saffredi 2023
Paired with a Selection of Artisanal Cheeses
More than simply a wine dinner, this evening is an opportunity to hear the story of Fattoria Le Pupille directly from the family.
Throughout dinner, Ettore Rizzi will guide us through the vineyards, vintages and philosophy behind each wine, while sharing the story of his mother Elisabetta and the evolution of one of the Maremma’s most important estates.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
6:00 PM
$145++ per person
Limited to 30 guests
Reserve your seat here:
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/
GVINO Wine Bar
Leesburg, Virginia
We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable evening celebrating the food, wines and extraordinary landscape of Tuscany’s Maremma with the Geppetti family.
Salute,
Giacomo Galimberti
GVINO Wine Bar