The Story
Tua Rita Redigaffi 2012 is a powerhouse expression of 100% Merlot from the iron-rich soils of Suvereto. The 2012 vintage was characterized by a hot, dry summer, which resulted in a wine with remarkable concentration, plush fruit, and a generous, broad-shouldered structure. While the 2010 was noted for its cool-climate precision, the 2012 is celebrated for its sheer opulence and seductive texture. It was matured for approximately 18 months in 100% new French oak barriques to polish its monumental fruit.
On the nose, it delivers an intense and heady bouquet of black plum, crème de cassis, and blueberry, seamlessly layered with sophisticated notes of toasted mocha, sandalwood, and sweet tobacco. The palate is full-bodied and incredibly velvety, showcasing a dense core of dark forest fruits and dark chocolate. It retains the estate's signature ferrous minerality and a savory balsamic edge, leading to a long, decadent finish with ripe, supple tannins that are already remarkably well-integrated.
98 Points - James Suckling
Compelling aromas of chili pepper, nuts, beeswax and dark fruits with dried strawberries. Hints of black olives and meat. Full body with extremely thick, silky tannins and a long, flavorful finish. This is layered and so structured, with fabulous length and density. Savory. Chocolate powder at the end. This needs at least three or four years of bottle age. A triumph for the vintage. Pure merlot.
94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
This vintage was entirely made by Luca D'Attoma. The Tua Rita 2012 Redigaffi is another milestone vintage that opens a new chapter in the timeline of this iconic winery in Suvereto on the Tuscan Coast. Luca's footprint is evident as those more obvious oak tones suddenly disappear, giving space to black fruit, dried plum and syrupy blackcurrant. The wine shows an inky dark color nonetheless, and although its texture is generous and elegant, Redigaffi is suddenly void of those more obvious toasted oak influences. As a result, you gain a bigger window on some of the territorial aromas of Mediterranean herb and dried berry that we will find again in the vintages to follow.
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Description
Tua Rita Redigaffi 2012 is a powerhouse expression of 100% Merlot from the iron-rich soils of Suvereto. The 2012 vintage was characterized by a hot, dry summer, which resulted in a wine with remarkable concentration, plush fruit, and a generous, broad-shouldered structure. While the 2010 was noted for its cool-climate precision, the 2012 is celebrated for its sheer opulence and seductive texture. It was matured for approximately 18 months in 100% new French oak barriques to polish its monumental fruit.
On the nose, it delivers an intense and heady bouquet of black plum, crème de cassis, and blueberry, seamlessly layered with sophisticated notes of toasted mocha, sandalwood, and sweet tobacco. The palate is full-bodied and incredibly velvety, showcasing a dense core of dark forest fruits and dark chocolate. It retains the estate's signature ferrous minerality and a savory balsamic edge, leading to a long, decadent finish with ripe, supple tannins that are already remarkably well-integrated.
98 Points - James Suckling
Compelling aromas of chili pepper, nuts, beeswax and dark fruits with dried strawberries. Hints of black olives and meat. Full body with extremely thick, silky tannins and a long, flavorful finish. This is layered and so structured, with fabulous length and density. Savory. Chocolate powder at the end. This needs at least three or four years of bottle age. A triumph for the vintage. Pure merlot.
94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
This vintage was entirely made by Luca D'Attoma. The Tua Rita 2012 Redigaffi is another milestone vintage that opens a new chapter in the timeline of this iconic winery in Suvereto on the Tuscan Coast. Luca's footprint is evident as those more obvious oak tones suddenly disappear, giving space to black fruit, dried plum and syrupy blackcurrant. The wine shows an inky dark color nonetheless, and although its texture is generous and elegant, Redigaffi is suddenly void of those more obvious toasted oak influences. As a result, you gain a bigger window on some of the territorial aromas of Mediterranean herb and dried berry that we will find again in the vintages to follow.
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast
