The 2005 Redigaffi (Merlot) is the most finessed, elegant Redigaffi I can recall. This is a Redigaffi that emphasizes clarity and precision over sheer power. Suggestions of new leather, spices, plums, currants, minerals, blueberry jam and toasted oak emerge from this medium-bodied effort. Although the 2005 might not have the structure of previous vintages, the tannins are beautifully balanced and the wine offers terrific overall harmony. Drink: 2013 - 2022
-Antonio Galloni, Jun 2008

A sunny September in 2005 closed a vintage that had been interspersed with rain showers and mild temperatures. 'The result is a wine that’s very fresh and vertical,' says Frascolla. It has an opaque, almost black colour with a nose full of smoke, cream, violets, perfumed meadow flowers and dark brambles. There's also a charred toast note from the oak. On the palate it is harmonious, with a beautiful texture and weight - not too heavy and not too light. This 2005 is another beautifully balanced and flowing Redigaffi punctuated by dark, roasted flavours on the finish.

The 2005 Redigaffi was born in a vintage that was not quite as easy as 2004, but it produced impressive results nonetheless. The wine shows medium richness and extract, but there is enough plummy fruit and dark blackberry to flesh out the mouthfeel and drive a long finish. The length of the wine is also linked to the pretty freshness that gives backbone and vitality to this Tuscan Merlot.