Country: Italy / Redigaffi
Variety: Merlot Tuscany
Winery: Tua Rita / Toscana
One of Italy’s truly great 100% Merlots, this wine opens with aromas of plum, black currants and exotic spices. The opulent, smooth palate delivers blackberry, white pepper and a note of creamy milk chocolate alongside firm, velvety tannins. Soft and round, it’s delicious now, but it will also develop for a decade or more. Drink 2016–2026.