2017 Tua Rita Redigaffi Magnum

The 2017 Tua Rita Redigaffi Magnum is one of Tuscany’s most coveted expressions of pure Merlot, bottled here in an impressive 1.5L format ideal for collectors and long, lingering dinners. Sourced from the coastal hills around Suvereto, this legendary ‘Super Tuscan’ combines opulence, precision, and a sense of place that has turned Redigaffi into a modern icon. The 2017 vintage stands out for its remarkable concentration and intensity, drawing on perfectly ripened fruit from a warm but beautifully balanced year.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2017 Redigaffi reveals a brilliant, deep ruby core with youthful, vibrant reflections that hint at its energy and longevity. The nose is layered and complex: wild herbs, mocha, and roasted espresso beans interlace with ripe strawberries, dark berries, forest floor, worn leather, and a subtle strand of licorice. With air, more nuances emerge—sweet spices, cocoa, and a gentle balsamic note that speaks of Mediterranean warmth. On the palate, this is a polished, full-bodied Merlot with a velvety, almost creamy attack that remains wonderfully fresh and lifted. Rich, ripe red and black fruits are framed by fine-grained tannins and a precise line of acidity, creating a wine that is both powerful and impeccably balanced. The mid-palate is dense yet elegant, with great depth and length, tapering into a long, savory finish with echoes of coffee, spice, and mineral notes. In magnum, the aging potential is excellent: it will drink beautifully now with a proper decant, but it should continue to evolve gracefully for 15–20+ years from the vintage, gaining even more complexity and secondary character.

Production
Redigaffi is sourced from Tua Rita’s meticulously tended vineyards in Suvereto on the Tuscan coast, an area known for its warm Mediterranean climate, cooling sea breezes, and mineral-rich, well-drained soils that are particularly well suited to Merlot. The combination of ample sun and diurnal temperature shifts allows the grapes to achieve full physiological ripeness while preserving freshness and aromatic complexity. Yields are kept low, and harvesting is carried out by hand, with rigorous selection to ensure only perfectly healthy, optimally ripe bunches make it into the winery. Vinification follows a carefully controlled, small-lot approach: the grapes are destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled tanks, with gentle extraction to build structure without harshness. The wine is then aged in high-quality French oak barriques, where it develops its luxurious texture, layered aromatics, and the refined integration of fruit, oak, and tannin that define Redigaffi’s signature style.

Food & Serving
This is a hedonistic yet sophisticated red that deserves equally thoughtful food pairings. It shines alongside richly flavored dishes such as Tuscan-style bistecca alla fiorentina, slow-braised beef cheeks, lamb shanks, or venison with wild mushrooms. It also pairs beautifully with truffle dishes, roasted game birds, and aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Toscano. Serve at 16–18°C (about 60–65°F) to highlight its aromatics and balance. Given its concentration and youth, decanting is recommended—at least 1–2 hours for current drinking—to allow the wine to fully open, especially in magnum, where evolution in the glass can be wonderfully gradual over the course of an evening.

Producer
Tua Rita was born in 1984 when Rita Tua and her husband Virgilio purchased a small property in Suvereto with just two hectares of vines, initially without any grand ambitions. Their meticulous, hands-on care of the vineyards quickly attracted attention, and within a few years Tua Rita had gained cult status among Tuscany’s most exciting new producers. Over time, the estate expanded to around 30 hectares, and after Virgilio’s passing in 2010, their daughter Simena and her husband Stefano Frascolla took over the day-to-day management, preserving the visionary quality-first philosophy. Today, Tua Rita is regarded as one of coastal Tuscany’s benchmark estates, with Redigaffi standing at the pinnacle—a Merlot that routinely earns top scores from leading critics (including 97 points from James Suckling and 96 points from Robert Parker in 2017) and helps define the global reputation of Suvereto and the wider Tuscan coast for world-class, ageworthy wines.

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