Tua Rita

Redigaffi

A breathtaking, iconic 100% Merlot, Redigaffi is the flagship wine of the House and a benchmark Merlot from Italy. The perfectly manicured vineyards are planted at extreme high density –up to 3,300 vines per acre - to ensure low yields and the greatest quality of the grapes. Extra long – up to 27 days - maceration with the skins and manual, frequent punchdowns allow for Redigaffi’s outstanding concentration and complexity. Matured 12-16 months in Allier and Tronçais oak barrels for exceptional smoothness. Redigaffi is unfiltered to preserve its plush aromas, and refined in the bottle to ensure the greatest elegance upon release.

Tasting Notes

Deep, intense purple in color, with tremendous extraction, Redigaffi is a monumental and beautifully structured wine that shows how well the non-native Merlot has adapted to the area around Suvereto on the Tuscan coast. It offers luscious layers of raspberry and blueberry jam, ripe plum and blackberry, followed by voluptuous notes of dark chocolate, licorice, black pepper, vanilla and incense. Full-bodied, lush, with polished tannins and an extra-long finish, Redigaffi is one of Italy’s greatest Merlots. A sought-after gem for collectors and wine lovers worldwide. A true masterpiece.

Food Pairing

This wine pairs beautifully with dark-fruit chutney sauces, kalamata olive tapenade, Châteaubriand, and grilled pepper-crusted sirloins.

A breathtaking, iconic 100% Merlot, Redigaffi is the flagship wine of the House and a benchmark Merlot from Italy. The perfectly manicured vineyards are planted at extreme high density –up to 3,300 vines per acre - to ensure low yields and the greatest quality of the grapes. Extra long – up to 27 days - maceration with the skins and manual, frequent punchdowns allow for Redigaffi’s outstanding concentration and complexity. Matured 12-16 months in Allier and Tronçais oak barrels for exceptional smoothness. Redigaffi is unfiltered to preserve its plush aromas, and refined in the bottle to ensure the greatest elegance upon release.

Tasting Notes

Deep, intense purple in color, with tremendous extraction, Redigaffi is a monumental and beautifully structured wine that shows how well the non-native Merlot has adapted to the area around Suvereto on the Tuscan coast. It offers luscious layers of raspberry and blueberry jam, ripe plum and blackberry, followed by voluptuous notes of dark chocolate, licorice, black pepper, vanilla and incense. Full-bodied, lush, with polished tannins and an extra-long finish, Redigaffi is one of Italy’s greatest Merlots. A sought-after gem for collectors and wine lovers worldwide. A true masterpiece.

Food Pairing

This wine pairs beautifully with dark-fruit chutney sauces, kalamata olive tapenade, Châteaubriand, and grilled pepper-crusted sirloins.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Toscana IGT
Vineyard name:
Various estate vineyards near Suvereto
Vineyard size:
3 acres
Soil composition:
Sand, clay and limestone
Training method:
Traditional
Elevation:
330 feet
Vines/acre:
3,200
Exposure:
Southern
Year vineyard planted:
1995
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1994

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
18
Varietal composition:
100% Merlot
Fermentation container:
Casks
Fermentation temperature:
78-82 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French oak: Allier and Troncais
Length of aging before bottling:
18 months
Age of Aging Container:
New

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
6.2 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %
Dry extract:
36 g/L