Tua Rita Redigaffi 2019

I am a big fan of the 2019 vintage and, in most cases, prefer it to the 2018 vintage that is often harder to read (with alternating spells of cool and heat). But in the case of this wine, I like both vintages about the same for different reasons. The 2019 Redigaffi feels elegant and less hearty compared to its previous edition. This important Merlot-based wine delivers an immediate quality of fruit, with pretty freshness that renders a very lively and vivid mouthfeel. This is a sharp and well-defined interpretation of the grape with black cherry, granite and cooling menthol-like endnotes.

A sleek red, with a vibrant structure setting the stage for cherry, plum, chocolate, iron and baking spice flavors. Long and taut, with powdery tannins coating the gums on the finish. Merlot. Best from 2025 through 2042. 1,250 cases made, 120 cases imported.