At a glance

Producer

Azienda Agricola Tua Rita

Region

Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy

Grape variety

Merlot (100%)

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Smooth

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

Approximately US$200–350 per 750 mL, varying substantially by market, provenance, and condition

Tasting profile

A concentrated Merlot profile is expected, led by black cherry, plum and cassis, with hints of dark chocolate, herbs, spice and polished oak; firm youthful structure may still show.

Evolution: With bottle age, primary black fruit should become more integrated and develop toward savory herbs, tobacco, leather, earth and truffle-like notes.

At peak: At maturity, expect dense but more seamless fruit, resolved tannins, layered savory complexity and a long finish, while retaining the wine's characteristic richness.

Structure

Acidity

Moderate to moderately high, helping balance the wine's concentration.

Tannins

Firm, fine-grained and ripe, providing a substantial framework.

Alcohol

High, typical of a ripe, powerful Tuscan Merlot; check the bottle label for the exact percentage.

Aging potential

Excellent. Its concentration, tannin and acidity support extended development, with well-stored bottles likely to evolve well into the 2040s.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2030 to 2054

Optimal window

2027 to 2057

Current status

Young and developing; approachable with aeration, but still has considerable cellaring potential.

Current condition

At nine years from vintage, expect concentrated fruit and substantial structure rather than fully mature tertiary character. Bottle condition and storage history are especially important.

Redigaffi is Tua Rita's flagship, concentrated 100% Merlot, and the 2017 vintage has the structure and quality profile for long development. A peak around 2030–2040 balances the wine's likely youthful intensity with the gradual integration of tannin and oak; excellent storage could sustain enjoyment beyond that range.

Food pairing

Pair with grilled or roasted beef, lamb, venison, porcini or other richly flavored mushrooms, and aged hard cheeses. Avoid delicate dishes that would be overwhelmed by its concentration.

Serving

Serving temperature

16–18°C / 61–64°F

Decant

Yes (About 1–2 hours, adjusting by tasting) — Aeration can open the dense fruit and soften youthful structure. Taste periodically; for an older or fragile bottle, decant only to separate sediment and serve promptly.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 5/10

Tua Rita is an estate producer, but detailed, independently verified information on this wine's vineyard inputs, energy sourcing, water management, and packaging practices is not established here. Estate production may enable closer oversight, but is not by itself proof of sustainable practice.

A mid-range score reflects the absence of verified certification and quantitative environmental disclosures in the information available, rather than evidence of poor practice. The producer's estate identity alone is insufficient to substantiate claims about organic farming, water conservation, renewable energy, or lightweight packaging.