Redigraffi
Merlot
Red Wine
Suggested retail price: R$ 164.90
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Characteristics
TYPE
Red wine
GRAPE
100% Merlot
KEEPING POTENTIAL
15-25 years, with exceptional vintages aging even longer
COUNTRY
Italy
CLASSIFICATION
IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica)
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT
Typically 14.5% - 15.5%
REGION
Tuscany, Val di Cornia IGT
AGING
Aged in 100% new French oak barriques for about 18-20 months, followed by bottle aging
VOLUME
Typically 750ml, with some magnums (1.5L) and larger formats available
PRODUCER
Tua Rita
SERVICE TEMPERATURE
16-18°C (60-64°F)
Tua Rita Redigaffi is one of the most prestigious 100% Merlot wines in the world, often compared to Pomerol legends like Château Pétrus. It is renowned for its power, elegance, and complexity. The wine was first produced in 1994, and the 2000 vintage was the first Italian wine to receive a perfect 100-point score from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.
Visual: Deep ruby red, almost opaque, with purple reflections in youth
Nose: Intense and complex, featuring:
- Blackberries, black cherries, ripe plums
- Violets, dark chocolate, licorice
- Graphite, tobacco, vanilla, spices (cinnamon, clove)
Palate:
- Full-bodied, rich, and velvety, with immense depth
- Silky tannins balanced by vibrant acidity
- Layers of dark fruit, cocoa, espresso, balsamic notes, and mineral undertones
- Long, persistent, and elegant finish
Pairing:
Redigaffi is a powerful wine that pairs best with rich, flavorful dishes, including:
- Red Meat: Grilled steak, Florentine T-bone, Wagyu beef, braised short ribs
- Game: Venison, wild boar, duck breast
- Truffle-Based Dishes: Pasta with black truffle, risotto al tartufo
- Aged Cheeses: Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino Toscano, aged Gouda
One of Tua Rita’s most renowned wines is the iconic Redigaffi, a 100% Merlot wine that earned the prestigious 100-point rating from wine critic Robert Parker in its 2000 vintage. This wine symbolizes the estate’s dedication to crafting bold, elegant, and age-worthy wines. The meticulous attention to vineyard management, including low yields and organic farming practices, ensures the utmost quality of grapes used in their production.
The winery is also celebrated for other flagship wines such as Giusto di Notri, a Bordeaux-style blend, and Perlato del Bosco, which highlights the potential of native Italian varietals like Sangiovese. Each wine reflects the unique terroir of the region, characterized by its Mediterranean climate and mineral-rich soils. These conditions create wines with intense flavors, complexity, and balance.
Tua Rita is family-owned and continues to honor the vision of its founders. The winery combines traditional methods with modern techniques, employing state-of-the-art facilities to ensure precision winemaking. Their handcrafted approach, from harvesting to bottling, emphasizes the estate’s philosophy of quality over quantity, producing wines that are both authentic and expressive of their origins.
Over the decades, Vinícola Tua Rita has become a symbol of excellence in Italian winemaking, attracting collectors and wine enthusiasts worldwide. Its wines consistently receive top scores from critics and are often featured on the menus of prestigious restaurants. With a reputation for innovation, dedication, and passion, Tua Rita remains a benchmark for boutique wineries in Tuscany and beyond.
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