Summary

Tua Rita Merlot Redigaffi 2011 is a distinguished 100% Merlot from Tuscany's Maremma, showcasing the estate's commitment to quality. This wine is crafted from a low-yield parcel on iron-rich clay and has been aged for 18 months in new French barriques. The warm 2011 vintage produced a wine with a deep color and complex aromas of blackberry, dark leather, and spices. Its palate reveals a rich, velvety texture with layers of dark fruit, mocha, and hints of cedar. The finish is long and firm, characterized by chewy tannins and a touch of licorice. This Merlot is robust, expressive, and shows great aging potential.

Tasting Notes

WS95+

The estate's 2011 Redigaffi was just bottled, but it doesn't seem to be showing any reticence at all. Smoke, tar and incense all add a dimension of exoticism as this voluptuous, textured Merlot shows off its personality. Layers of fruit build to a creamy, resonant finish. There is a lot to look forward to here. Range: 95+ Points

WA96

The 2011 Redigaffi (one of Italy’s iconic Merlots) is a little shy at first and needs a few extra minutes to warm in the glass. Once it does, it bursts open with sweet fruit, blackberry, dark leather and Oriental spice. The wine is beautifully balanced and enormously expressive. It hits the high notes and the low ones with tip-top precision. I loved the purity of the sweet tobacco and crushed white pepper you get on the seductively long finish. It’s a baby now, and needs more aging time.

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