{"product_id":"tua-rita-merlot-redigaffi-2024","title":"Tua Rita Merlot Redigaffi 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eType of wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTua Rita's Redigaffi Merlot is a red wine with an Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) status that embodies the essence of Tuscany, fermented in truncated-conical vats and aged in French oak barrels. On the nose, it reveals \u003cstrong\u003edark forest fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e and balsamic notes, embellished with spices, cocoa, and fresh leather. The palate offers a structured and persistent sip, supported by an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant and concentrated tannic texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, with hints of tobacco and liquorice. This Merlot pairs perfectly with roast pheasant and \u003cstrong\u003emature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Merlot is born in Suvereto, in Upper Maremma, amongst the picturesque Colline Metallifere. The vineyards are cultivated at an altitude of one hundred metres using the spurred cordon system, benefiting from high planting density to favour cluster concentration. The wine's identity stems from \u003cstrong\u003edistinctly clayey soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterised by a clear presence of rock fragments. The metal-rich soil gives the wine a deep \u003cstrong\u003emineral identity\u003c\/strong\u003e, while \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated pest management\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures careful and sustainable viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins in September with a careful \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, selecting the best bunches in the vineyard. Fermentation takes place in truncated-conical vats for about a month, followed by post-fermentation maceration to optimise polyphenolic extraction. Ageing continues in \u003cstrong\u003enew French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e with medium toasting for a period of between eighteen and twenty months, enriching the overall structure. Patient \u003cstrong\u003eresting in the cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the journey of this structured and long-lived red.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1994 from the intuition of Rita and Virgilio, this \u003cstrong\u003e100% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e takes its name from the stream that flows near the historic Suvereto estate. The bold choice to vinify it as a pure varietal and age it in new French oak barriques has established it as an absolute \u003cstrong\u003ecult wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned for being the first Italian wine to achieve 100\/100 from Robert Parker. An oenological work of art that enchants enthusiasts, ensuring \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e and the ability to evolve majestically in the bottle for up to 25 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tua Rita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47779250012331,"sku":"62593","price":210.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/tua-rita-merlot-redigaffi-2024_62593_1_e5ab5921-8ece-47f1-b78c-ea7b10efaa00.webp?v=1789638991","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-ch\/products\/tua-rita-merlot-redigaffi-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}