Tua Rita
Tua Rita Merlot Redigaffi 2018
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | 18-20 months in French barriques; bottled in summer, it is left to rest in the bottle for a few months before being released on the market. |
| Other years | 2021 , 2022 |
Description
A pure Merlot that owes its name to a small stream that flows near the property. When Rita and Virgil took two Merlot barriques out of production in 1994, they probably didn't think they had created what would become an International cult-wine. From those vineyards planted in 1988, in the heart of the company on a slight slope, an exceptional fruit was born. Their position, the composition of the soil and the microclimate in their combination had given rise to this unique wine.
Awards
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2018
97/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2018
98/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2018
96/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2018
93/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1984
- Oenologist: Luca D'Attoma
- Bottles produced: 350.000
- Hectares: 51
It was this enthusiasm that pushed them to focus their energies and means to exploit the great potential hidden by that small plot of land at that time.
The farm, located in Loc Notre Suvereto, lies about 100 meters. above sea level and has made ??medium-textured soils, clay, rich in micronutrients such as iron and zinc that distinguish the wines of "mineral terroir" and where the International varieties find a very favorable environment.
The couple had a happy intuition planting Merlot and Cabernet because of the two wines Giusto di Notri was born in 1992, which immediately caught the attention of the national and International press for its depth and 'Tuscan-ness' in the glass.
It was later decided to leave two barrels of Merlot and vinify it alone: in 1994 the Redigaffi will become a cult wine, the first Italian wine to obtain 100/100 by Robert Parker with the 2000 vintage, capable of making Tua Rita one of the 100 best wineries in the world according to the prestigious Revue du Vin de France.
This marked the beginning of an escalation of success for Tua Rita, which over the years led to the expansion and modernisation of the cellar; thanks to the collaboration of her son-in-law Stefano Frascolla (owner of the winery of the same name) and oenologist Dr. Stefano Chioccioli. Today the company extends to about 50 hectares, 30 hectares of which are planted with vines, while production stands at 110,000 bottles, divided between 5 red and 2 white wines. Read more
| Name | Tua Rita Merlot Redigaffi 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tua Rita |
| Origin | Suvereto (LI) |
| Soil composition | Strongly clayey with medium-high presence of skeleton. In the higher vineyards there is more skeleton, in the lower ones more silt. In the central band, where the Merlot vines are planted, there's more clay. |
| Cultivation system | Cordon trained. |
| Plants per hectare | 8,500. |
| Harvest | By hand in 15 kg crates. |
| Aging | 18-20 months in French barriques; bottled in summer, it is left to rest in the bottle for a few months before being released on the market. |
| Year production | 9000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |