2020 Redigaffi

I was delighted to catch up with Proprietor Stefano Frascolla for the first time after the pandemic and ensuing logistical challenges prevented me from tasting the Tua Rita wines. This tasting provided an opportunity to taste several wines across multiple vintages, which is always so instructive. In many ways, a few years of not tasting the wines allowed me to approach Tua Rita with a fresh perspective. The 100% Merlot Redigaffi remains the top wine. It is also very consistent from year to year. The Syrahs are just behind. Interestingly, Syrah seems to be more influenced by the personality of each vintage, not qualitatively per se, but more stylistically. Of the vintages in this report, 2021 is especially fine. Harvest took place between September 6 and 14, very late by the estate's recent standards.