COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Merlot
PRODUCER
Tua Rita
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Redigaffi is a 100% Merlot wine from Tua Rita, located in Suvereto, Tuscany. The wine is named after a nearby stream and gained international acclaim, notably being the first Italian wine to receive a perfect score from Robert Parker Jr. for its 2000 vintage. Tua Rita was founded in 1984 by Rita and Virgilio Bisti, evolving into a renowned producer of Super Tuscans. The estate's terroir, with its clayey soils and mineral content, is well-suited for Merlot cultivation. The 2021 vintage is noted for its density and complexity.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
€290
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after a small stream on the property.
Fact 02
First Italian wine to score 100 points from Robert Parker Jr.
Fact 03
Considered a benchmark for Italian Merlot.
Fact 04
Production is limited to around 9,000 bottles annually.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Redigaffi is produced from 100% Merlot grapes grown in Suvereto, Tuscany. The grapes are hand-harvested into small crates. Fermentation takes place spontaneously in wooden or steel tanks with skin maceration. The wine then undergoes an aging process of 18-20 months in first-passage French oak barriques, with new oak being a significant component. Following barrel aging, the wine rests in bottle for several months before release. Vineyard management is described as meticulous and artisanal.
