Tua Rita - Redigaffi 2016

JAMES SUCKLING: "The aromas of violets, roses and lavender are captivating. Turns to spices and hazelnuts. So complex. This full-bodied wine grows and grows on the palate, yet it remains agile and fresh. Plenty of energy in the palate. More powerful than the perfect 2015. We will see which is better in the end. Great wine. Try in 2022."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Wow. This is a beautiful year for Tua Rita's legendary Merlot. The grapes were harvested early, between September 4th and the 6th, and spent 21 months in barrique. This wine is a perennial overachiever, and the 2016 Redigaffi is no exception. It has a remarkable persistence to the bouquet, along with tonic crispness and a velvety mouthfeel. It's a complete and beautifully structured expression, most notable for its freshness and softness. This Redigaffi is still a bit closed, which leads me to think it is going to be a stunner when you finally retrieve it from your cellar in 5-10 years from now."

FALSTAFF: "Funkelndes Rubin-Violett. Intensive und fein gezeichnete Nase mit Noten nach Brombeere, Sandelholz und Cassis, wie eine elegante Robe. Baut sich am Gaumen großartig auf, prall und fest, viel satte Frucht, öffnet sich dann mit viel feinmaschigem, weichem und zugleich strukturgebendem Tannin, salzig und lange, im Finale nach dunkler Schokolade."