The product image is for illustrative purposes only and may not exactly reflect the actual characteristics of the wine. Azienda Agricola Tua Rita Redigaffi 2011 75clIGT | Suvereto | Tuscany | ItalySold outSize 75 cl1800 clAll vintages 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Critics scores 96 Robert ParkerThe 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. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2035. Stefano Frascolla and Tua Rita have almost single-handedly put Suvereto on Italy’s winemaking map. His latest releases are nothing short of spectacular. 18 Rene GabrielMerlot. Extrem dunkles Purpur mit Granatschimmer. Würziges, konzentriertes Bouquet, ein Hauch Rosinen, Feigennoten, Kaffee, wirkt sanft trocken und wirkt nicht so süss wie sonst. Im Gaumen massive Tannine zeigend, im Innern ist der Wein kernig und hat so pikante, verlangende Tannine. Irgendwie hätte ich mehr Fleisch und Fett im Verhältnis zu den Gerbstoffen erwartet. Also; mehr Kraft wie Saft. 18/20 2011 Producer Azienda Agricola Tua RitaThe demure Tua Rita estate is located in Suvereto, a quaint medieval town found between Livorno and Grosseto. In 1984, Rita Tua and her husband, Virgilio Bisti purchased 6-hectares in southern Tuscany. They immediately planted the land to international varieties – Cabernet and Merlot. The property is now over 25-hectares, and ranks amongst the most consistent producers in Tuscany. Its first vintage was released in 1992, and this was just the start of their worldwide praise and accolades from wine connoisseurs and critics. Tua Rita’s exceptional quality and tiny nature earned it the reputation as one of Italy’s first Garagistes. A term used to describe small Bordeaux producers like Le Pin and Valandraud. Their Redigaffi Merlot has now achieved cult-like status. It was also the first Italian wine to receive a perfect score of 100-points from Robert Parker for its 2000 vintage. Tua Rita’s exciting assortment of reds and whites have almost single-handedly put this bright new zone on Italy’s winemaking map.