2018 Tua Rita Redigaffi

This is a precious release of just 411 magnums. The Tua Rita 2018 Redigaffi 7 Magnum represents the second edition of a wine that was only ever made before in 2013. The exact DNA of the wine is shrouded in mystery, as 2,700 vines were planted in 1988 and the clones used have never been fully identified. These especially concentrated clusters of Merlot have produced an ambitious wine of soaring intensity and lasting power. The bouquet reveals pressed blackberry and cherry liqueur with spice, leather and cured tobacco. The wine is explosive and opulent, and it will surely delivers lots of pleasure and comfort to the few of us lucky enough to taste it.

A very refined red with super integrated tannins and polished and caressing texture. Medium to full body. Tight and focused. Gorgeous finish.

Born from the estate's oldest Merlot vines, the Tua Rita 2018 Redigaffi is a phenomenal achievement. Thanks to the long growing season that allowed the grapes ample time to ripen, this edition shows impressive depth and intensity of flavors. Black cherry, plum and sweet baking and barbecue spice are dosed carefully, but generously. The main attraction here is the mouthfeel, which achieves richness, plush softness and concentration in a most natural and convincing manner. The wine is absolutely seamless from start to its very long finish, and its playlist of positive attributes endures for as long as there is wine in the bottle. With so many successful vintages behind it, Redigaffi is a wine that nails its primary objectives year after year. In that sense, it is extremely reliable and consistent. This is one of the icon wines of Italy.