The 2013 Redigaffi is one of the more understated versions of Redigaffi I can remember tasting. If opened young, the 2013 needs quite a bit of air, as it appears to still be recovering from its recent bottling. Dark red cherry, plum, smoke, leather, licorice and spices build to an explosive finish supported by beams of acidity and tannin. The 2013 is still sorting itself out in bottle, so patience is key.

The 2013 Redigaffi is a masterpiece from Coastal Tuscany. This is a phenomenal Merlot that offers so much intensity and generosity. These traits don't come easy and great risk is taken to give the grapes as much time as needed to ripen on the vines before harvest. Aromas of dark cherry, spice, wet earth and grilled herb are developed with stunning focus and precision. This is a thickly layered wine that literally sticks to your gums with gripping presence and ample power. The alcohol is is high and so is the dry extract, but both elements are well balanced and integrated. Ultimately, more importance is given to the complexity of the bouquet and it's fluid, ever-changing behavior. This wine just begs to be consumed, but bigger rewards await those who have the patience to wait. Don't miss this beauty. (Monica Larner)

2013 had a very wet spring followed by a very sunny summer, although rain showers in July and August delayed ripening enough that harvest commenced in early September. The 2013 Redigaffi starts off with some green, leafy notes on the nose, refreshingly herbal, and cool, dark fruits like blueberry and bramble wrapped in smoke. On the palate it is beautifully harmonious with very well integrated tannins. There's better balance here but with a greener spectrum of flavours and aromas. The wine becomes more perfumed with time in the glass, displaying some elements that remind me of a very classic Bordeaux.

This is a vintage that I truly loved, and I'm so happy to come back to it now. The 2013 Redigaffi benefitted from a long growing season with a late harvest that started past the first week of September. Today, the wine is fresh and vibrant with sweet cherry concentration, a minty note, dried flower and tart cassis or dried cranberry. You get the sense that this wine still has a lot to give over the course of its future evolution. I think the long growing cycle gives a lot in terms of complexity, depth and mouthfeel.