Tua Rita Redigaffi Rosso 2004

Introduction

Redigaffi has an intense color that arouses enthusiasm and satisfy the sight, it highlights great complexity characterized by the fruity attack in the mouth leaving then room to tobacco and liquorice notes. Good concentration given by the pre-harvesting activity, three passages and perfect maturation reached by our grapes. Outstanding complexity. Floral notes typical of our Macchia Mediterranea are intense and persistent. The elegance of tannins is enhanced by the great structure and balance. Considerable extraction and good acidity.

98 Points – Wine Spectator

Very complex yet subtle aromas of licorice, dark chocolate, violet and raspberry. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a long, long finish. Harmonious and wonderful.

96 Points – Decanter

The 2004 vintage had a very well balanced weather pattern and, according to Tua Rita, this created ‘a wine characterised by sweet fruit and smooth tannins with good acidity and substantial structure’. I have to agree! With the 2004, Redigaffi has taken a big step forward in quality. There’s more lightness, fragrance and transparency on the nose, with beautiful dark fruits such as blackberry and black plums. It becomes more fragrant with time, displaying wildflower, lilac and lavender scents. There’s a lovely lingering finish and the tannins feel elongated, savoury and very refined. A beautifully balanced wine.

94 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

The wine delivers soft pulses of black fruit, spice and dried mint. In fact, at this point in our full Redigaffi retrospective, you begin to taste secondary or oak-driven aromas (that haven’t completely integrated yet). The best part of this 2004 Merlot is its lasting freshness. This wine never feels heavy or too thick. Actually, it’s quite the opposite.