Ridolfi Donna Rebecca (Red)

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  • 2020

    Ridolfi Donna Rebecca (Red) 2020 - OutstandingTasted by Elizabeth Gabay MW & Ben Bernheim

    Twiglets, coffee, toffee, black chocolate - is this perfectly clean? Some pot pourri, and maybe a bit too much VA for some. On the palate, lovely richness: jammy red fruit, a hint of herbal menthol, lots of jammy alcohol providing richness and weight. Wasn't so sure of this at first, as it seemed a little disappointing and out-of-it, but the finish on the palate (especially as it opens up) is really magical: lovely weight, alcohol and ripeness. Tannins once again taking a backseat to the acidity. Modern, powerful, concentrated, exciting and refreshing. I'm willing to forgive any question marks for that sheer power that doesn't involve making this soupy or heavy.

    Tasted November 2024
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We’re mother and son duo Elizabeth Gabay MW and Ben Bernheim. Between us, we’ve been involved in the wines of southern France for over 30 years. Elizabeth started working with the wines of Provence back in 1986, and for the past 20 years has lived on the eastern edge of south-east France. We’ve worked on three books on rosé: Rosé Understanding the Pink Wine Revolution (2018), Elizabeth Gabay’s Buyers Guide to the Rosés of Southern France (2021 e-guide) and, most recently Rosés of Southern France (2022).

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