“Giusto di Notri” Rosso Toscana IGT 2023

Az. Agr. Tua Rita | Tuscany
Az. Agr. Tua Rita | Loc. Notri 81 | IT 57028 Suvereto

09672223 · 0,75 l · 97,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

1992 was the year in which Tua Rita launched its first wine on the market – not the legendary Redigaffi, but Giusto di Notri, named after the patron saint of Suvereto and the exact location of the winery. A homage to the village church, to one of the oldest vineyard parcels, to the beginnings. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates with eighty per cent, Cabernet Franc and Merlot complement – a composition that has evolved over the decades, away from Merlot and towards more Franc, for flavour and finesse. The vineyards are situated on loamy soils with a high proportion of skeleton, the higher plots are stonier, the deeper ones more silty, the Merlot in the centre on clay. Long maceration over twenty-five to thirty days to gain concentration and depth. Eighteen months in French barriques, half new, half second passage – then months in the bottle before the wine leaves the estate.

Deep purple colour, almost impenetrable. Blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, coriander, violet and a hint of vanilla on the nose. Ethereal spice – laurel, juniper, cedar wood. Full-bodied on the palate, but never heavy: ripe, silky tannins that are perfectly integrated, a texture of velvety density. Dark chocolate, cassis, dried mint at the end, which gives freshness. The final is long and complex, with the minerality that comes from the metalliferous hills. A wine with ageing potential over decades – with grilled steak, rack of lamb or mature pecorino. The centrepiece of Tua Rita. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, sparkling ruby red colour. brooding dark fruit on the nose, reminiscent of cherry, blackberry, pepper and tobacco. Clear and precise on the palate, silky and multi-layered, impressive tannin structure, dancing acidity, long final." Falstaff

"The 2023 Giusto di Notri is one of the more refined wines of the vintage from Tua Rita. A burst of dark red/purple fruit, new leather, rose petals, cedar and mocha makes a strong first impression. Silky tannins round it off in style." Vinous

"A juicy and flavoursome red wine with aromas of blackcurrant, fresh sage and rosemary. It is medium to full-bodied with creamy tannins and a long and beautiful finish. It shows finesse and glamour. It still needs two or three years to mature, but is already very beautiful." James Suckling

"The style emphasizes verticality and finesse, achieved through an infusion-like approach during fermentation in which berries are gently broken to increase skin contact without aggressive extraction, taking advantage of naturally soft skins. The result is a refined and expressive wine with lifted freshness and a graceful character." Wine Advocate