95

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2007 Redigaffi (Merlot) is totally seamless in its opulent dark plums, blackberries, chocolate, new leather and French oak. The wine turns deeper and richer in the glass, showing off its considerable structure, depth and richness. Over time, the clarity and inner perfume come to life, rounding out this magnificent Redigaffi. The 2007 is a Redigaffi built on understated elegance rather than sheer power. Silky tannins frame a long, refined finish. This is a wonderful effort from Tua Rita. 10/2010

94

Monica Larner

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The Tua Rita 2007 Redigaffi marks a new chapter in this retrospective. Starting with this vintage and moving forward to the younger ones, we start to see the modern or contemporary personality of this Tuscan Merlot. The oak tones emerge with clarity, as do some creamy or lactic notes (with a hint of aged Pecorino). Overall, the wine is softly layered and opulent. There are aromas of dried blueberry, plum and toast mixed in with spicy notes of sumac or cumin. The style may be a little outdated today, but this wine continues to go strong. 07/2022

98

James Suckling

James Suckling

Concentrated nose of baked blackberries, dark chocolate, tar, iodine, cloves, spearmint and hints of toffee. It’s full-bodied with a ripe yet cool, dark-fruited palate, surrounded by ripe and velvety tannins. Creamy. Intense through to the end. 100% merlot. Drink or hold. 07/2022