We’ve just received one of Tuscany’s most legendary and celebrated red wines: Redigaffi 2023 from Tua Rita — the first Italian wine ever awarded 100 points by Robert Parker. Since that milestone vintage in 2000, Redigaffi has soared in prestige, becoming a sought-after collector’s item frequently featured in fine wine auctions. Its scores remain consistently high, rarely dipping below 96 points, and the newly released 2023 vintage has already earned 98 points from James Suckling.
Founded in 1984 by Rita Tua and Virgilio Bisti, Tua Rita began as a modest project with just two hectares in Suvereto, a part of the Alta Maremma in Tuscany. At the time, the region was still underappreciated for its viticultural potential. Their vision was to craft wines that authentically express the land and their personal style. Success came swiftly. Today, with over 60 hectares of vineyards, Tua Rita is recognized as one of Italy’s leading boutique wineries, known for its commitment to quality, precision in varietal selection, and meticulous attention to detail.
Redigaffi is the estate’s flagship wine, made exclusively from Merlot, a variety that thrives in Suvereto’s unique microclimate. The winemaking process is artisanal and focused on purity and structure. After hand-harvesting, the grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by aging in new French oak barrels for 18–20 months. This approach yields a wine of great complexity, depth, and elegance.
Redigaffi 2023 Tua Rita stands as proof that the Merlot grape can reach majestic heights even outside Bordeaux — provided it is cultivated in the right place and crafted by the right hands. Since its debut vintage in 1994, and especially after its historic 100-point rating in 2000, Redigaffi has firmly established itself as one of the great wines not only of Italy, but of the world.
