Tua Rita

Rosso dei Notri is a solid, concentrated wine with bite and strength, which gives a lot of pleasure with its fleshy, long-lasting taste, the pleasant overall harmony and the reasonable value. SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful, bright ruby red. In the nose appealing notes of dark berries, fresh and powerful. On the palate a lot of smooth tannin, finely woven, builds up well, long finish, juicy." Falstaff

The 2018 is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Aimed at younger drinkers, it's intended to be immediately approachable: only 10% of the wine spent time in oak, and not for very long, so the emphasis is on a fruity, accessible style. The nose is delicately balanced between dark blackberries, blackcurrants and bright red berries. Juicy flavours and vivid acidity give a nice freshness to this medium-bodied wine. Decanter

"The 2018 Rosso dei Notri  is a very fresh and tonic red that surprisingly comes from fruit harvested two weeks later than normal. And Merlot is not always happy to stay on the vines for longer than it has to. It's a fruit-forward wine that was aimed more at freshness instead of concentration, making it a good pair for a simple margherita pizza. You get terrific value here." Robert Parker

"Aromas of chocolate and dark fruit with hints of blackberries, cherries and hazelnuts. Medium body, fine tannins with hints of herbs and dark fruit, and a lovely finish." James Suckling

Fragrant with aromas of lilac and broom, then cherry and blackberry. On the palate juicy and long with elegant, polished tannins and a pleasant acid reader. SUPERIORE.DE

"In the microclimate of Suvereto, Tuscany, the 2016 vintage was warmer than 2015. Fruit for the 2016 Perlato del Bosco (100% Sangiovese) was harvested in mid-September. In fact, the clone used here is designed to produce lower yields as a way of countering the hot weather in this zone. Larger oak barrels were employed in order to produce a lighter toasting effect. The results are broad in scope, with floral and peppery aromas on the nose." Robert Parker

"The 2016 Perlato del Bosco, 100% Sangiovese, is plump, juicy and forward, all qualities that are typical of Sangioveses from the southern part of Maremma, and the Suvereto in particular. Varietal red Sangiovese fruit is nicely amped up in this generous, inviting wine. A touch of new oak frames the finish nicely." Antonio Galloni

"This is so fresh and bright with cherries, plums and hints of chocolate and hazelnuts. Medium body, fine tannins and a delicious finish. Super subtle and long. Polished. Savory. Pure sangiovese." James Suckling

The excellent Cabernet-Merlot blend Giusto di Notri is a concentrated wine with an intense, rich flavour. Perfectly dosed bouquet of blackberry, currant and fine herbal spice. Compact on the palate with a well-tempered balance between fruit and oak wood, plus a striking tannin, promising and powerful in the final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark shining, rich garnet. Open-hearted nose of ripe berry fruit, light spice, very rich cherry, raspberry, slightly earthy undertone in the aftertaste, complex. On the palate flattering and red berry, opens promptly and clearly, still young, pleasant spicy undertone, complex and with a lot of drinking flow." Falstaff

"This gorgeous 2018 Giusto di Notri (tasted in a preview capacity before its October 2020 release date) was born beautiful, or so I am told. The wine saw little racking and a hands-off approach, because it came seamlessly together on its own in the winery. Merlot was harvested first in mid-September, and the Cabernets came off the vines in October, without a cloud in the sky. The wine shows the heft and determination you should expect, although this vintage reveals a magically delicate and elegant side with aromas of blue flowers, spice and wild plums. Again, I am reminded of purely Tuscan aromas with wild sage, grilled rosemary and macchia mediterranea shrubs that grow wild in these parts. The wine is also light and fresh on the palate with a surprising degree of weightlessness, yet the persistence is long and polished." Robert Parker

"A rich, layered red with berries, chocolate and blueberries. Lightly smoky. It’s full-bodied and layered with ripe tannins. Balanced and focused. Just a baby now, but will deliver! Best after 2023." James Suckling

Here comes Tua Rita's new wine from the Alta Maremma. Only 2,500 bottles of this 100% Syrah are bottled, the ageing (on the skins) takes place for half a year in amphorae, then it is filtered and matured in small French oak barrels.

Brilliant ruby red. In the nose a seductive mixture of cherry with hints of chocolate, herbs and a fine liquorice note. On the palate, cherry again, complemented by a kaleidoscope of chocolate, coffee and a subtle juniper note. A fabulous acidity structure and fine-grained tannins lead the precisely composed wine into a furious finale. Keir complements the high-class portfolio of the winery in a very independent and emphatic way. Great. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant ruby with light nuances. Very clear nose with intense fruit, raspberry and strawberry, charming, like something good from ancient times. Round and smooth in the attack and course, shows much present fruit, in addition fine spicy notes, after pepper and cardamom, nice drinking flow, seems at first almost a bit too simple, but then shows more and more complexity." Falstaff

"2016 is the first vintage of this 100% Syrah, and what an exciting wine it is! It's kept on its skins in amphorae for six months, followed by a further five months maturation in old oak. The lack of overt new oak allows the pure and transparent quality of the fruit to shine much more, and personally I love this new direction - it's a beautifully poised Syrah with typical violet and smoky bacon aromas and ripe, fragrant fruit with heady, creamy spice...and much more. It's elegant and smooth, with fine-textured tannins and a bright, lively, vivacious palate. A delightful wine, and the rising star of the tasting." Decanter

Here comes the second vintage of Tua Rita's new wine from the Alta Maremma. Just 2,500 bottles of this 100% Syrah are bottled, the ageing (on the skins) takes place in amphorae for half a year, then it is filtered and matures in small French oak barrels.

Bright ruby red. In the nose a seductive blend of cherry with hints of chocolate, herbs and a fine liquorice note. Then on the palate cherry again, complemented by a kaleidoscope of chocolate, coffee and a subtle juniper note. A fabulous acidity and fine-grained tannins lead the precisely composed wine to a furious final. Keir complements the winery's top-class portfolio in a very independent and emphatic way. Great! SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling ruby with brightening rim. Very clear and inviting note with notes of raspberry and clove, some Szechuan pepper, also spicy rosemary. Much present fruit, also on the palate a lot of raspberry, pithy tannin, catchy in the final." Falstaff

"The 2018 Keir very much stands out in this set of new releases from Tua Rita. A passion project and something of an intellectual challenge accepted mutually by Stefano Frascolla and Luca D'Attoma, this is Syrah fermented in Tuscan amphorae with six months of skin contact. This vintage is especially delicate and pure, and one important reason for this is the growing season that was extended by 15 days in this 2018 vintage. That extra time allowed the fruit to mature slowly according to its own time table. This is a luxury that is appreciated by Syrah in particular. The wine emerges with delicate, almost fragile aromas of wild rose, wet earth, violets and crushed black pepper. Syrah is very expressive of territory and vintage, and this wine speak of classic Tuscany. It is naked in its purity." Robert Parker

Wonderfully dense red. First ripe currants and cherries, then fine spices and menthol nuances. Intense and full-bodied on the palate. The fine-meshed tannins are rounded off again by the oak wood storage. SUPERIORE.DE

"Here is a high performance wine from Stefano Frascolla and his family. The 2015 Giusto di Notri is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The wine is contemporary, complex and gorgeous from tip to toe. You get a lot of power here and generous oak-driven tones of sweet espresso, chocolate and spice that surround a succulent core of dark fruit and candied cherry. All these elements appear even bigger and bolder in this warm vintage." Robert Parker

"This is dense and structured with beautifully polished tannins and plenty of currant and blackberry character. Full body and chewy tannins yet refined and juicy. Lots of Mediterranean herbs with the dark fruit. Blend of mostly cabernet sauvignon with merlot and cabernet franc. Pretty barrel sample. This is coming along very nicely." James Suckling

"Black cherry, creme de cassis, smoke, plum, new leather, spice, French oak and dark spice notes infuse the 2015 Giusto di Notri. Plush, succulent and totally flamboyant, the Giusto di Notri is another wine that captures the natural exuberance of Suvereto. All the elements simply fall into place. Readers should expect a rich, bold Tuscan red." Antonio Galloni

Deep dark, almost impenetrable red. In the nose a whole range of mature forest berries, finely underlined by nuances of tobacco, leather and lavender. Also on the palate with a lot of fruit, powerful, but still silky and elegant. The best Syrah in Tuscany?! SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling ruby-violet. Fine, accessible nose, opened with notes of raspberry, also some sweat. On the palate a lot of sweet fruit, luxuriant, like a baroque angel, opens with fine-meshed tannin, spans a wide arch, spicy finish." Falstaff

"Aromas of dried meats, light strawberry jam and dried fruits, like Christmas pudding. Full body with round, ripe tannins and plenty of chocolate, vanilla and spice on the finish. Drink now or hold." James Suckling

"Layers of inky, black fruit, grilled herbs, smoke, menthol and melted road tar are all layered together in the 2012 Syrah. Deep, fleshy and explosive in the glass, the Syrah is endowed with marvelous complexity and depth while remaining remarkably light on its feet for such a big wine. Hints of lavender, violets, leather and blueberry jam inform the finish. In 2012, the Syrah benefits greatly from longer macerations at lower temperatures and an overall gentler approach to extraction. The 2012 Syrah has been nothing short of remarkable on the multiple occasions I have tasted it so far." Antonio Galloni

"Tua Rita makes some of the finest Syrah in Italy and the 2012 Syrah Per Sempre confirms this statement. This is a fabulous wine that is brimming with dark fruit intensity, beautifully polished spice, leather, tobacco and a playful touch of smoked bacon fat at the back. The wine delivers an exciting sense of momentum and it builds in character and determination as it glides over the palate. This gorgeous wine needs a few more years of bottle aging to complete its promising evolution." Robert Parker

Deep dark, almost impenetrable red. In the nose a whole range of ripe wild berries, finely underpinned by nuances of tobacco, leather and lavender. Also on the palate with lots of fruit, powerful, but still silky and elegant. In the endlessly long final traces of dark chocolate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful, brilliant ruby violet. Opened with notes of beeswax, black pepper and lots of elderberry, very clear. Still a bit tentative at first, but blooms magnificently as the wine ages, lots of blueberry and blackberry, firm pressure in the final." Falstaff

"Aromas of blue fruit, white pepper, dried flowers and stone. It’s full-bodied and grows on the palate, showing blue fruit, black tea leaves and chocolate. Bitter orange at the end. This is a baby. Solid and tight. Needs two or three years to come together." James Suckling

"This is a true Syrah-lover's wine. The wine shows the dark exuberance of a Californian Syrah or a Shiraz from Australia with the fragile elegance of a Côte-Rôtie. But when you really get down to it, the Tua Rita 2018 Syrah Per Sempre is all-Italian in heart and soul, forever, as its name implies. That's what makes it so exciting and interesting to try if you are otherwise smitten by this grape variety as I am. Stefano Frascolla tells me that of the various varieties he cultivates, Syrah is the most reactive to place and vintage. It is almost fragile in its demeanor compared to the more sturdy and sure-footed Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Syrah is a bit more finicky as well. It appreciates a long growing season, and that's exactly what it got in 2018. The grapes had ample time to ripen slowly, thus developing finesse and complexity along the way. This edition of Per Sempre offers deep intensity with dark fruits, plum and plenty of savory spice both from the oak aging and the grape itself (planted in a mix of clay and schist soils). In the mouth, the wine is softly textured, graceful and detailed. Robert Parker

The excellent Cabernet-Merlot blend Giusto di Notri is a concentrated wine with an intense, rich flavour. Perfectly dosed bouquet of blackberry, currant and fine herbal spice. Compact on the palate with a well-tempered balance between fruit and oak wood, plus a striking tannin, promising and powerful in the final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark shining, rich garnet. Open-hearted nose of ripe berry fruit, light spice, very rich cherry, raspberry, slightly earthy undertone in the aftertaste, complex. On the palate flattering and red berry, opens promptly and clearly, still young, pleasant spicy undertone, complex and with a lot of drinking flow." Falstaff

"This gorgeous 2018 Giusto di Notri (tasted in a preview capacity before its October 2020 release date) was born beautiful, or so I am told. The wine saw little racking and a hands-off approach, because it came seamlessly together on its own in the winery. Merlot was harvested first in mid-September, and the Cabernets came off the vines in October, without a cloud in the sky. The wine shows the heft and determination you should expect, although this vintage reveals a magically delicate and elegant side with aromas of blue flowers, spice and wild plums. Again, I am reminded of purely Tuscan aromas with wild sage, grilled rosemary and macchia mediterranea shrubs that grow wild in these parts. The wine is also light and fresh on the palate with a surprising degree of weightlessness, yet the persistence is long and polished." Robert Parker

"A rich, layered red with berries, chocolate and blueberries. Lightly smoky. It’s full-bodied and layered with ripe tannins. Balanced and focused. Just a baby now, but will deliver! Best after 2023." James Suckling

Deep ruby red with violet reflections. In the bouquet complex with hints of forest and blackberries, ripe cherries, but also liquorice and tobacco notes. Very structured and very elegant on the palate. The silky tannins underline the filigree minerality to the almost infinite echo. SUPERIORE.DE

"Here's a wine that defeats the odds of the difficult vintage with a firm sense of style and confidence. The 2014 Redigaffi is Merlot that benefits from the sea breezes and bright sunshine of Coastal Tuscany to downplay the soggy and cool summer growing season. The fruit tastes ripe and plump with black cherry and red currant backed by heavier tones of spice, leather and tobacco. That the wine is made with care and the upmost attention to detail is evident. You can taste this in the quality of the wood and the fine tannic management." Robert Parker

"Fantastic aromas of red pepper, chocolate, chili, and blueberry. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a beautiful length and balance. A triumph for a difficult vintage in 2014. And the 20th vintage of this great pure merlot made. I am not sure I would wait on this one. Too delicious now." James Suckling

"A dense, sinewy style, whose black cherry, toast, vanilla and cedar flavors are wrapped in a cloak of spicy oak. Shows a supple texture and good balance, set on a linear profile. Minerally, with terrific length." Wine Spectator

Redigaffi - pure Merlot and one of the great wines from Italy. In the attractive bouquet fine blueberry fruit, fully ripe cherries, figs and a noble wood spice. On the palate powerful, carrying tannins, perfect structure, rich in finesse, delicately chocolaty, great length and mineral nuances. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lush and polished, featuring a cashmere texture caressing vanilla, chocolate, black cherry and plum flavors. Well-balanced, with a persistent finish. The harmony hides a solid structure. Decant now." Wine Spectator

"Just bottled a few weeks ago, the 2015 Redigaffi is rich, powerful and explosive, with serious depth and volume in all of its dimensions. A host of chocolate, mocha, espresso, licorice and smoke overtones give the wine nuance to match its intense, super-ripe purplish and black-fleshed fruit." Antonio Galloni

"No surprise, Tua Rita delivers yet another unbelievable edition of its legendary Merlot from Coastal Tuscany. The 2015 Redigaffi is a blockbuster, a beautiful and expressive blockbuster at that. This vintage delivers a unique level of intensity and power that is very much linked to the easily ripened fruit obtained in this warm and sunny vintage. Despite that inner bulk and power, the wine reveals an elegant sense of harmony and depth. Etched mineral or graphite notes segue to black fruit, spice, leather, mocha and toasted espresso bean. The wine is structured and firm in terms of mouthfeel." Robert Parker

"This has a youthful nose dominated by exotic oak notes of cedar, incense, cigar box and cinnamon, interlaced with bright floral notes of violets, ripe blackcurrants and cream. It shows fantastic precision and intensity of flavour and aroma, with beautifully refined tannins, huge concentration and a seductively silky texture, gliding effortlessly across the palate. This wine is still very much a baby, but is already an obvious beauty! This 2015 vintage has everything going for it; it's so seductive and is approachable young, but will benefit from cellaring and will last for at least 20 years or more." Decanter

"This is an extraordinary merlot with such purity and focus. Flowers such as violets and hints of orange peel. It is full-bodied yet incredibly energetic and structured. The finish goes on for minutes. Seamless texture. Fresh yet dense. Contrasty. Best Redigaffi ever. Hard not to drink now but a wine for decades." James Suckling

 

Rare exceptional Merlot from the west of Tuscany: Deep ruby red with violet reflections. On the nose it is multi-layered with hints of wild and blackberry, ripe cherries, but also liquorice and tobacco notes. Very structured and lively on the palate. The silky tannins underline the filigree minerality up to the almost endless aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark shining garnet. Opens the nose with notes of dark berries, delicate tobacco spice, light leather, black currants, precise and concentrated, underlined by fine barrel spice, noble. On the palate polished and salty, spreads a wide fan, clear, precise dark berry fruit, full of tension, still young, will settle down excellently." Falstaff

"Born from the estate's oldest Merlot vines, the Tua Rita 2018 Redigaffi is a phenomenal achievement. Thanks to the long growing season that allowed the grapes ample time to ripen, this edition shows impressive depth and intensity of flavors. Black cherry, plum and sweet baking and barbecue spice are dosed carefully, but generously. The main attraction here is the mouthfeel, which achieves richness, plush softness and concentration in a most natural and convincing manner. The wine is absolutely seamless from start to its very long finish, and its playlist of positive attributes endures for as long as there is wine in the bottle. With so many successful vintages behind it, Redigaffi is a wine that nails its primary objectives year after year. In that sense, it is extremely reliable and consistent. This is one of the icon wines of Italy." Robert Parker

"A very refined red with super integrated tannins and polished and caressing texture. Medium to full body. Tight and focused. Gorgeous finish." James Suckling