2006 Tua Rita Redigaffi

In 1984, Rita Tua and her husband Virgilio bought an estate in Suvereto that included two hectares of vineyard. Initially, they did not have the idea of building a top estate from scratch, but their meticulous care for this small vineyard quickly led to cult status in Tuscany. Because their work was so successful, they continuously bought more vineyards and in 2014 the estate was expanded to 30 hectares. When Vergilio died in 2010, daughter Simena and her husband Stefano Frascolla took over the daily management of the estate. In the meantime, the estate had gained worldwide fame, especially when Parker gave the wine a 100 out of 100 points.

The 2006 Tua Rita Redigaffi is a legendary Tuscan wine that is considered one of the best Merlot wines in the world. This powerful and refined wine is produced by Tua Rita, one of the most prestigious wineries in Tuscany. Redigaffi is an icon of the so-called Super Tuscan movement and offers an impressive combination of richness, elegance and terroir expression.

The grapes for Redigaffi come from carefully managed vineyards in Suvereto, with a Mediterranean location and soils rich in clay, sand and minerals. 100% Merlot, from older vines that produce very low yields, resulting in concentrated and complex wines.
The 2006 vintage was an excellent year in Tuscany, with a warm and dry growing season. Ideal ripening conditions produced perfectly ripe grapes with a wonderful balance of sugars, acids and tannins. Wines from 2006 are noted for their power, ripeness and structure, with impressive ageing potential.

The grapes are hand-picked and rigorously selected to use only the highest quality. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, where the wine retains its pure fruit expression. The wine is aged for 18-20 months in 100% new French oak barriques, which gives it a lush texture and subtle wood notes. After barrel maturation, the wine is bottled without filtration, to maintain concentration and integrity.

Tasting notes 2006 Tua Rita Redigaffi
Colour: Deep opaque ruby red with purple reflections.
Nose: Seductive and complex, with intense aromas of blackcurrant, plum, dark chocolate, vanilla, liquorice, cedar, and a hint of graphite and spice.
Taste: Full and powerful, with concentrated flavours of ripe black fruit, coffee, tobacco and a mineral undertone. The texture is silky, and the firm, ripe tannins provide an impressive structure.
Finish: Long and luxurious, with lingering notes of dark fruit, spice and a hint of toasted almonds.

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