Exhilarating nose combines wild berries, smoky plum, sage and flowers. Wonderfully dense and sweet, with a captivating light touch to the flavors of ripe black and red fruits, coffee and sweet spices. The wine's oak-derived vanilla is a bit more present today than in most young vintages of Redigaffi, but the terrific core of ripe acidity really extends the finish and contributes lift. The tannins are extremely smooth and fine-grained. [T]his is a great vintage for Redigaffi.

“This is showing some age, with lots of sweet cherries, figs, prunes and chocolate orange. Mellow, ripe and fruity, with a full body and supple tannins. A little obvious, but delicious nonetheless.”

A flamboyant wine that reminds me of California, with lots of ripe berries and toasty oak. Full and opulent, with raspberry sauce and coconut oak flavors.

“The 2008 Redigaffi feels much less ripe; the flavours are slightly green, with wild bramble, blackberry and cool, dark berry fruits. 2008 was in fact a hot vintage but there was little temperature difference between day and night in September, which has affected the accumulation of flavours and aromas as well as phenolic ripeness - the tannins are a little firmer than typical and do not feel completely ripe. I would keep this a bit longer before approaching it but I'm not sure if it’s ever going to come round and achieve great harmony.”

Recipient of Italy's coveted Tre Bicchieri, or 3 Glasses award for 2011