Tua Rita Redigaffi Toscana 2001
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This wine paints a classic and elegant portrait of Merlot from Tuscany. The 2001 Redigaffi offers beautiful balance and a wide assembly of aromas that range from rose hip to white pepper to baked biscuit to celery root. At its core, there is dried cherry and blackberry with light shadings of spice and tobacco. The wine closes with smoothness and supple softness. This growing season saw alternating moments of hot and cold weather and is the ultimate testament to the versatility of Merlot, says Stefano Frascolla.
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The 2001 vintage had 'two faces' and was a year of extremes: heavy rains in spring and high summer temperatures - but this gave a 'touch of perfection' to the ripening of the grapes, according to Frascolla, which he says 'shows Merlot's versatility.' The 2001 Redigaffi starts off with sweet, ripe fruit aromas - even a bit raisiny. There's also a slight toffee popcorn note of light oxidation but it still has plenty of attractive cherry, blackberry and spice.
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Rita Tua and her husband, Virgilio Bisti, bought approximately 37.5 acres of land in 1984 and planted it with Cabernet and Merlot. They later purchased an additional 17.5 acres of land, bringing the total estate to 55 acres, of which about 45 are planted with vines. The winery released its first vintage in 1992, and soon began receiving praise and accolades from wine enthusiasts worldwide for its rich, full-bodied wines. In just five short years, its 100% Merlot had achieved cult-like status, receiving outstanding ratings from the world’s most prestigious wine critics and publications. Critic Robert M. Parker Jr. said the 1999 Redigaffi was “as close to perfection as a wine can get.” The following year, he gave the 2000 Redigaffi a perfect 100 score. The winery’s Bordeaux blend, Giusti di Notri, also garners near-universal praise. Little wonder that Tua Rita’s wines are considered among the most difficult to find in Italy. Tua Rita is located in Suvereto, a small medieval town in the Tuscan province of Livorno, on the coast south of Bolgheri. The winery lies at just 300 feet above sea level, on clay, silty soil. Luca D'Attoma, the estate’s winemaker, keeps yields to a minimum to ensure concentration of flavors. The estate’s total annual production is currently just 3400 cases.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.