Tua Rita, Redigaffi (2018)
- 2018
- 75cl
- Rouge
- 14.5%
- Toscane - IT, Italie
- Toscana IGT
- Merlot
- OWC3
Tasting notes
Deep and expressive, with a plush core of ripe black cherry, plum, and blackberry layered over hints of cocoa, violets, cedar, and warm spice. The palate is rich and velvety, showing generous fruit intensity balanced by polished tannins and fresh acidity. Long, elegant finish with notes of dark chocolate, tobacco, and subtle mineral undertones.
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Viticulture
Tua Rita’s Redigaffi is a renowned vineyard and wine estate in Tuscany, located in the village of Suvereto in the Maremma area of the region. Known for its exceptional quality and modern winemaking style, it has become one of the most respected names in Italian wine. The estate is especially famous for Redigaffi, a powerful and elegant Merlot that is often considered one of Italy’s iconic wines. Surrounded by the warm Mediterranean climate and the rolling Tuscan landscape, Tua Rita benefits from a terroir that allows the grapes to ripen fully while preserving freshness and balance. The vineyard reflects a careful approach to viticulture, combining attention to detail in the vines with precision in the cellar.
Oenology
Tua Rita Redigaffi is a distinguished red wine from Tuscany, made primarily from Merlot grapes. The oenology of this wine reflects a careful and precise winemaking approach aimed at expressing both richness and elegance. The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness, then gently destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled vats to preserve fruit purity and aromatic intensity. Maceration is managed to extract color, structure, and depth while maintaining softness and balance. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels, where it develops complexity, texture, and refined tannins. This maturation contributes notes of dark berries, plum, spices, chocolate, and subtle oak nuances, while the cool Tuscan influence helps retain freshness and harmony. Redigaffi is known for its concentrated style, velvety mouthfeel, and long, polished finish.
Suggestions for accompaniment
Tua Rita, Redigaffi is a powerful and elegant Tuscan red that pairs beautifully with rich, refined dishes. Recommended main dishes include grilled or roasted beef filet, ribeye steak, lamb rack, braised veal, wild boar, duck breast, and truffle-infused pasta or risotto. It also works very well with mushroom dishes, especially porcini, and with aged hard cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Toscano. For accompanying dishes, choose roasted potatoes, creamy polenta, sautéed wild mushrooms, spinach with garlic and olive oil, grilled vegetables, or a truffle mash.
Winery
Tua Rita
Tua Rita is a renowned vineyard in Tuscany, Italy, known for producing elegant and characterful wines that reflect the warmth, light, and mineral richness of the Tuscan coast. Located in the area of Suvereto, in the Maremma region, the estate has gained international recognition for its bold red wines, especially its Merlot-based blends and other carefully crafted varietals. The winery was founded in the early 1980s by Rita Tua and Virgilio Bisti, starting as a small family project that quickly earned a strong reputation for quality and innovation. Today, Tua Rita is considered one of Tuscany’s most respected producers, combining a deep respect for the land with modern winemaking expertise.
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