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Tuscany is known for its landscapes, history and artistic legacy. As the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, the region has an incredible art and architecture heritage.<\/p>\n
Tuscany is certainly the most famous of all Italian regions for its wines. Sangiovese reigns in all its forms in the vineyards of Chianti but also Montepulciano and Montalcino.<\/p>\n
It is also the land of the Super Tuscan, the Bordeaux blend style that laid the foundation of some of the greatest Italian wines.<\/p>\n
As a pairing with these wines, Tuscany cuisine is based on simplicity but high quality and certainly topped with Tuscan olive oil, recognized all over the world.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”16902″ img_size=”400×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
The estate was founded in 1984 by Rita Tua and her husband Virgilio. They started with a two-hectare plot at Notri, a small Tuscan city, on the coast south of Bolgheri.<\/p>\n
The winery lies at just 100 meters above sea level. This has grown to cover 57 hectares of vineyards, which are farmed organically.<\/p>\n
The winery released its first vintage in 1992, and soon began receiving accolades worldwide for its rich, full-bodied wines.<\/p>\n
In a few years, its 100% Merlot had achieved cult-like status. Wine Advocate said the 1999 Redigaffi was \u201cas close to perfection as a wine can get.\u201d The following year, he gave the 2000 Redigaffi a perfect 100 score.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Maturation for 18-20 months in new French oak barriques; after going into bottle in the summer, the wine is left to age for several months before release to market.<\/p>\n
“Wow. The aromas are really something else with red fruits, black olives, spices like cardamon and nutmeg, as well as hints of tar and meat. It\u2019s full-bodied yet in check and focus with fine, fine tannins that roll over the palate and create beautiful motion. Chewy yet silky and endless. A great young merlot and one of the best for a number of years. Try after 2028.” – James Suckling, 99 Points & #20 Top Wines of Italy 2023<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “Putting aside the thrashing Merlot got from Hollywood, there is in fact good reason to be skeptical of Merlot thanks to its general mistreatment from winemakers far and wide, apart from the heaviest of heavy hitters who made a few expressions that became the ultimate exceptions to the rule. But I always love an underdog story, and I love Merlot from southwest Tuscany, especially Redigaffi.” – Wine Enthusiast, 98 Points & #16 Top Wines of the World 2025<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Grape:<\/strong> 100% Merlot<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":16939,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n