Precise and subtle aromas of black olives, brambleberries, sandalwood, iodine and oyster shells with a hint of meat. Medium- to full-bodied with tannins that run the length of the wine and show a compact and structured sensibility and wonderful length and finesse. Focused, with a classy texture. So long, continuous, graceful and refined. 100% merlot. Sustainable. Give it two or three years to come completely together.
98 points, James Suckling (Jul 2025)
One of Italy’s benchmark Merlots, the Tua Rita 2023 Redigaffi is the result of important fruit selection and a strong focus on purity, balance and freshness. Merlot performed well in 2023 with healthy vines, no hydric stress and extensive pre-harvest sorting to remove softer berries in favor of crunchy ones. The wine shows a creamy, almost lactic side with dark fruit, blackberry, cherry compote and notes of milk chocolate across a plush mid-palate. Aged in 80% new oak, Redigaffi delivers structure and power without jamminess, offering a beautifully controlled and tactile expression from a vineyard planted in four stages in 1988, 1996, 1997 and 2001, with production limited to around 10,000 bottles plus magnums.
96 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Feb 2026)
Made entirely from Merlot, the 2023 Redigaffi is a standout in the range and one of my favorites for its refinement and freshness. It pours a bright red hue and opens with expressive aromas of red plum, red apple, cedar, mint, and fresh leather, with a touch of toast. Full-bodied, it remains light on its feet, with ripe tannins, a polished texture, and a sense of balance that carries through the palate. Subtle saline and mocha notes linger on the finish, adding complexity and length. Drink 2027-2047.
96 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (May 2026)
Redigaffi is Tua Rita's acclaimed 100% Merlot. The 2023 is deeply balsamic and dark fruited, poised and breezy. A background of spices, cream and chocolate is interspersed with cardamom and violets, while black and blue fruits and gum-tingling acidity take centre stage. Tight and sapid, it concludes with the emergence of fine, silky tannins and a floral-saline flourish.
96 points, James Button, Decanter (Feb 2026)
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