2012 Tua Rita Redigaffi
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2020 - 2035 |
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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.
Tua Rita delivers another incredible edition of its legendary Merlot from 'Coastal Tuscany'. The Redigaffi is a beautiful, elegant and expressive powerhouse The Tua Rita 2012 Redigaffi is another milestone vintage that opens a new chapter in the timeline of this iconic winery in Suvereto on the Tuscan coast. Luca's footprint is clearly visible as those more obvious oaky notes suddenly disappear, making way for black fruit, dried plums and syrupy blackcurrant. The wine nevertheless shows an inky dark colour and although the texture is generous and elegant. After some swirling, aromas of Mediterranean herbs and dried berries emerge
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | Super Tuscan |
| Winery | Tua Rita |
| Grape | Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Drinking as of | 2020 |
| Drinking till | 2035 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| James Suckling rating | 96 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 94
Reviewed by:
Monica Larner
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2022–2035
This vintage was entirely made by Luca D'Attoma. The Tua Rita 2012 Redigaffi is another milestone vintage that opens a new chapter in the timeline of this iconic winery in Suvereto on the Tuscan Coast. Luca's footprint is evident as those more obvious oak tones suddenly disappear, giving space to black fruit, dried plum and syrupy blackcurrant. The wine shows an inky dark color nonetheless, and although its texture is generous and elegant, Redigaffi is suddenly void of those more obvious toasted oak influences. As a result, you gain a bigger window on some of the territorial aromas of Mediterranean herb and dried berry that we will find again in the vintages to follow.
Published: Jul 14, 2022
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James Suckling
Tua Rita Toscana Redigaffi 2012
Friday, August 26, 2022
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
Vintage2012
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Score
96
This has a seductively spicy nose of anise, pink peppercorns, wild berries, mulberries, mocha and violets. Full-bodied, rich and mouth-filling, yet with wonderful freshness. Chewy tannins. Vibrant finish. 100% merlot. Drink or hold.
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Vinous
96
Drinking Window
2016 - 2027
From: Exploring the Tuscan Coast (Sep 2014)
The 2012 Redigaffi jumps from the glass with explosive dark blue/blackish fruit. Rich, voluptuous and impeccably textured in the glass, the 2012 boasts massive depth and concentration, yet retains tons of freshness. Silky tannins round out a finish laced with melted road tar, herbs and leather. For such a big wine, the Redigaffi is remarkably complex and nuanced. The 2012 was aged in 100% new, thick-staved Darnajou barrels, which are seldom seen in Italy but widely used throughout Napa Valley and elsewhere. In some recent vintages I have slightly preferred the Syrah over the Redigaffi, but in 2012 the wines are both fabulous. Simply put, the 2012 Redigaffi is a stunner.
- By Antonio Galloni on May 2014
The Tua Rita 2012s were fabulous when I tasted them from barrel. They are every bit as compelling from bottle. The growing season brought with it warm August scirocco winds and an early harvest. Winemaker Luca D'Attoma has returned to Tua Rita with a different approach that, among other things, favors gentler extraction and less new oak influence. The result is wines that boast extraordinary purity of fruit to match the trademark opulence that is such a signature of Suvereto. Readers who haven't tasted Tua Rita in a few years owe it to themselves to do so. These are some of the best wines I have ever tasted from Tua Rita, one of Tuscany's small, family-owned reference-points.
(94-97)
Drinking Window
2016 - 2017
From: In a Tuscan State of Mind (Aug 2013)
Another dazzling 2012 from Tua Rita, the Redigaffi is a pure pleasure to taste. Bright, floral and delineated, the 2012 is exceptionally beautiful. The aromas and flavors are so pure and resonant. This is another wine with a bright future and tons of potential.
- By Antonio Galloni on August 2013
This is a terrific set of wines from Tua Rita. Proprietor Stefano Frascolla aims to make wines that drink well early, an approach that has worked beautifully for him over the years. More recently, though, Frascolla has made a determined move towards wines of more finesse, which readers can get a sense of by checking out the entry-level 2012 reds, both of which are terrific. The rest of the 2012 range, which I tasted from barrel, is incredibly promising. These are the first wines made entirely by consulting oenologist Luca D'Attoma who is back at Tua Rita after a number of years. It is of course quite early, but 2012 could very well turn out to be one of the most compelling vintages made at Tua Rita. Frascolla describes 2010 as an excellent year at the outset, but more uneven later in the season, especially during August, which was not especially sunny. The 2011 season got off to an early start, but the harvest ended up being ahead of schedule only by about a week in a year Frascolla describes as behind defined by events simply having been moved forward in the calendar. Even though 2011 has a reputation for being a warm vintage, Frascolla describes 2012 as hotter, but with greater diurnal swings. Those qualities certainly come through in the wines. The 2010s have firmer tannins and require some bottle age, while the 2011s are more voluptuous and layered, even if they had just been bottle at the time of my visit. As for the 2012s, they may turn out to be some of the very finest wines ever made at Tua Rita.
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In 1984, Rita and Virgilio realized their lifelong dream by purchasing the property that became Tua Rita. The landscape and buildings on this property were just a setting to live in contact with nature while cultivating their beloved land. Their overwhelming passion for wine actually changed their plans. The original two hectares of vineyards have been carefully cultivated since the beginning, this rigorous and passionate care has brought Tua Rita together among the most successful producers. In less than ten years they had expanded the estate to nine acres, then twenty; Today, the totality of planted vines covers thirty hectares. Its growth has been driven by the enduring enthusiasm of Rita and Virgilio and an ever-deepening awareness of the potential of this estate in the area between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Colline Metallifere, known as Val di Cornia.
On the one hand, the estate and cellar grew steadily, driven by the extreme dedication of Rita and Virgilio. On the other hand, thanks to Stefano Frascolla, married to the owner's daughter Simena, the winery's reputation expanded rapidly. Simena also became involved in the family business after Virgilio's death in 2010. The name of the estate is derived from the reversal of Rita Tua's first and last name.
The domain's entry-level wine is 'Rosso dei Notri', a particularly tasty IGP based on sangiovese, cabernet sauvigon, merlot and syrah. 'Perlato del Bosco', on the other hand, is a pure sangiovese under the IGP flag. The domain's signature wine is 'Giusto di Notri', simply a stunning Bordeaux blend of cabernet sauvagon, merlot and cabernet franc. Finally, a pure syrah and merlot (‘Redigaffi’) follow to complete the list. These last two wines are among the very best wines in all of Italy, even the whole world. Unfortunately not cheap, but of an unprecedented complexity, intensity and above all an excellent balanced structure with endless aftertaste
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.
Tua Rita delivers another incredible edition of its legendary Merlot from 'Coastal Tuscany'. The Redigaffi is a beautiful, elegant and expressive powerhouse The Tua Rita 2012 Redigaffi is another milestone vintage that opens a new chapter in the timeline of this iconic winery in Suvereto on the Tuscan coast. Luca's footprint is clearly visible as those more obvious oaky notes suddenly disappear, making way for black fruit, dried plums and syrupy blackcurrant. The wine nevertheless shows an inky dark colour and although the texture is generous and elegant. After some swirling, aromas of Mediterranean herbs and dried berries emerge
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | Super Tuscan |
| Winery | Tua Rita |
| Grape | Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Drinking as of | 2020 |
| Drinking till | 2035 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| James Suckling rating | 96 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 94
Reviewed by:
Monica Larner
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2022–2035
This vintage was entirely made by Luca D'Attoma. The Tua Rita 2012 Redigaffi is another milestone vintage that opens a new chapter in the timeline of this iconic winery in Suvereto on the Tuscan Coast. Luca's footprint is evident as those more obvious oak tones suddenly disappear, giving space to black fruit, dried plum and syrupy blackcurrant. The wine shows an inky dark color nonetheless, and although its texture is generous and elegant, Redigaffi is suddenly void of those more obvious toasted oak influences. As a result, you gain a bigger window on some of the territorial aromas of Mediterranean herb and dried berry that we will find again in the vintages to follow.
Published: Jul 14, 2022
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James Suckling
Tua Rita Toscana Redigaffi 2012
Friday, August 26, 2022
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
Vintage2012
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Score
96
This has a seductively spicy nose of anise, pink peppercorns, wild berries, mulberries, mocha and violets. Full-bodied, rich and mouth-filling, yet with wonderful freshness. Chewy tannins. Vibrant finish. 100% merlot. Drink or hold.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
96
Drinking Window
2016 - 2027
From: Exploring the Tuscan Coast (Sep 2014)
The 2012 Redigaffi jumps from the glass with explosive dark blue/blackish fruit. Rich, voluptuous and impeccably textured in the glass, the 2012 boasts massive depth and concentration, yet retains tons of freshness. Silky tannins round out a finish laced with melted road tar, herbs and leather. For such a big wine, the Redigaffi is remarkably complex and nuanced. The 2012 was aged in 100% new, thick-staved Darnajou barrels, which are seldom seen in Italy but widely used throughout Napa Valley and elsewhere. In some recent vintages I have slightly preferred the Syrah over the Redigaffi, but in 2012 the wines are both fabulous. Simply put, the 2012 Redigaffi is a stunner.
- By Antonio Galloni on May 2014
The Tua Rita 2012s were fabulous when I tasted them from barrel. They are every bit as compelling from bottle. The growing season brought with it warm August scirocco winds and an early harvest. Winemaker Luca D'Attoma has returned to Tua Rita with a different approach that, among other things, favors gentler extraction and less new oak influence. The result is wines that boast extraordinary purity of fruit to match the trademark opulence that is such a signature of Suvereto. Readers who haven't tasted Tua Rita in a few years owe it to themselves to do so. These are some of the best wines I have ever tasted from Tua Rita, one of Tuscany's small, family-owned reference-points.
(94-97)
Drinking Window
2016 - 2017
From: In a Tuscan State of Mind (Aug 2013)
Another dazzling 2012 from Tua Rita, the Redigaffi is a pure pleasure to taste. Bright, floral and delineated, the 2012 is exceptionally beautiful. The aromas and flavors are so pure and resonant. This is another wine with a bright future and tons of potential.
- By Antonio Galloni on August 2013
This is a terrific set of wines from Tua Rita. Proprietor Stefano Frascolla aims to make wines that drink well early, an approach that has worked beautifully for him over the years. More recently, though, Frascolla has made a determined move towards wines of more finesse, which readers can get a sense of by checking out the entry-level 2012 reds, both of which are terrific. The rest of the 2012 range, which I tasted from barrel, is incredibly promising. These are the first wines made entirely by consulting oenologist Luca D'Attoma who is back at Tua Rita after a number of years. It is of course quite early, but 2012 could very well turn out to be one of the most compelling vintages made at Tua Rita. Frascolla describes 2010 as an excellent year at the outset, but more uneven later in the season, especially during August, which was not especially sunny. The 2011 season got off to an early start, but the harvest ended up being ahead of schedule only by about a week in a year Frascolla describes as behind defined by events simply having been moved forward in the calendar. Even though 2011 has a reputation for being a warm vintage, Frascolla describes 2012 as hotter, but with greater diurnal swings. Those qualities certainly come through in the wines. The 2010s have firmer tannins and require some bottle age, while the 2011s are more voluptuous and layered, even if they had just been bottle at the time of my visit. As for the 2012s, they may turn out to be some of the very finest wines ever made at Tua Rita.
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In 1984, Rita and Virgilio realized their lifelong dream by purchasing the property that became Tua Rita. The landscape and buildings on this property were just a setting to live in contact with nature while cultivating their beloved land. Their overwhelming passion for wine actually changed their plans. The original two hectares of vineyards have been carefully cultivated since the beginning, this rigorous and passionate care has brought Tua Rita together among the most successful producers. In less than ten years they had expanded the estate to nine acres, then twenty; Today, the totality of planted vines covers thirty hectares. Its growth has been driven by the enduring enthusiasm of Rita and Virgilio and an ever-deepening awareness of the potential of this estate in the area between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Colline Metallifere, known as Val di Cornia.
On the one hand, the estate and cellar grew steadily, driven by the extreme dedication of Rita and Virgilio. On the other hand, thanks to Stefano Frascolla, married to the owner's daughter Simena, the winery's reputation expanded rapidly. Simena also became involved in the family business after Virgilio's death in 2010. The name of the estate is derived from the reversal of Rita Tua's first and last name.
The domain's entry-level wine is 'Rosso dei Notri', a particularly tasty IGP based on sangiovese, cabernet sauvigon, merlot and syrah. 'Perlato del Bosco', on the other hand, is a pure sangiovese under the IGP flag. The domain's signature wine is 'Giusto di Notri', simply a stunning Bordeaux blend of cabernet sauvagon, merlot and cabernet franc. Finally, a pure syrah and merlot (‘Redigaffi’) follow to complete the list. These last two wines are among the very best wines in all of Italy, even the whole world. Unfortunately not cheap, but of an unprecedented complexity, intensity and above all an excellent balanced structure with endless aftertaste