Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
This wine paints a classic and elegant portrait of Merlot from Tuscany. The 2001 Redigaffi offers beautiful balance and a wide assembly of aromas that range from rose hip to white pepper to baked biscuit to celery root. At its core, there is dried cherry and blackberry with light shadings of spice and tobacco. The wine closes with smoothness and supple softness. This growing season saw alternating moments of hot and cold weather and is the ultimate testament to the versatility of Merlot, says Stefano Frascolla.
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Decanter
The 2001 vintage had 'two faces' and was a year of extremes: heavy rains in spring and high summer temperatures - but this gave a 'touch of perfection' to the ripening of the grapes, according to Frascolla, which he says 'shows Merlot's versatility.' The 2001 Redigaffi starts off with sweet, ripe fruit aromas - even a bit raisiny. There's also a slight toffee popcorn note of light oxidation but it still has plenty of attractive cherry, blackberry and spice.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.