Tua Rita

Rosso dei Notri ist ein solider, konzentrierter Tropfen mit Biss und Kraft, der mit seinem fleischigen, lang anhaltenden Geschmack, der angenehmen Gesamtharmonie und dem vernünftigen Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis jede Menge Freude bereitet. SUPERIORE.DE

"Kraftvolles, leuchtendes Rubinrot. In der Nase ansprechende Noten nach dunklen Beeren, frisch und kraftvoll. Am Gaumen viel geschmeidiges Tannin, feinmaschig, baut sich gut auf, langer Nachhall, saftig." Falstaff

"The 2018 Rosso dei Notri is an absolute delight. Once again, it is one of my favorite wines in the range. Fresh and fruity, with plenty of Suvereto fleshiness, the Rosso is such a gorgeous wine. Sweet pipe tobacco, cedar and dried flowers add aromatic nuance to a core of red Sangiovese fruit." Vinous

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

Der exzellente Cabernet-Merlot-Verschnitt Giusto di Notri ist ein konzentrierter Tropfen mit intensivem, reichhaltigen Geschmack. Perfekt dosiertes Bouquet nach Brombeere, Johannisbeere und feiner Kräuterwürze. Kompakt am Gaumen mit wohltemperierter Balance zwischen Frucht und Eichenholz, dazu ein markantes Tannin, vielversprechend und druckvoll im Finale. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dunkel leuchtendes, sattes Granat. Offenherzige Nase nach reifer Beerenfrucht, heller Würze, sehr satter Kirsche, Himbeere, im Nachhall leicht erdiger Unterton, komplex. Am Gaumen schmeichelnd und rotbeerig, öffnet sich prompt und klar, noch jung, wohlig-würziger Unterton, komplex und mit sehr viel Trinkfluss." 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

Hier kommt der zweite Jahrgang von Tua Ritas neuem Wein aus der Alta Maremma. Gerade einmal 2.500 Flaschen werden von diesem 100%igen Syrah abgefüllt, der Ausbau (auf den Schalen) erfolgt für ein halbes Jahr in Amphoren, anschließend wird er filtriert und reift in kleinen französischen Eichenfässern.

Strahlendes Rubinrot. In der Nase ein verführerisches Gemisch von Kirsche mit Anklängen an Schokolade, Kräuter und eine feine Süßholznote. Am Gaumen dann wieder Kirsche, ergänzt durch ein Kaleidoskop von Schokolade, Kaffee und einer subtilen Wacholdernote. Ein fabelhaftes Säuregerüst und feinkörnige Tannine geleiten den präzise komponierten Wein in ein furioses Finale. Keir ergänzt das hochklassige Portfolio der Kellerei auf sehr eigenständige und nachdrückliche Weise. Großartig! SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes Rubin mit aufhellendem Rand. Sehr klare und einladende Note mit Noten nach Himbeere und Gewürznelke, etwas Szechuanpfeffer, auch würziger Rosmarin. Viel präsente Frucht, auch am Gaumen viel Himbeere, kerniges Tannin, griffig im Finale." 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

Tiefdunkles, beinahe undurchdringliches Rot. In der Nase eine ganze Bandbreite von ausgereiften Waldbeeren, fein untermalt von Nuancen nach Tabak, Leder und Lavendel. Auch am Gaumen mit viel Frucht, druckvoll, aber dennoch seidig und elegant. Im endlos langen Finale Spuren dunkler Schokolade. SUPERIORE.DE

"Kraftvolles, leuchtendes Rubinviolett. Eröffnet mit Noten nach Bienenwachs, schwarzem Pfeffer und viel Holunderbeere, sehr klar. Im Ansatz noch etwas zaghaft, blüht im Verlauf aber grandios auf, viel Heidelbeere und Brombeere, im Finale fester Druck." 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

Der exzellente Cabernet-Merlot-Verschnitt Giusto di Notri ist ein konzentrierter Tropfen mit intensivem reichhaltigen Geschmack. Perfekt ist die Balance zwischen Frucht und Eiche, wunderbar die Kraft des Tannins, vielversprechend der Nachhall. SUPERIORE.DE

"Samtiges, intensives Rubin-Violett. Etwas zurückhaltende Nase, braucht Zeit, nach Brombeeren und dunklen Johannisbeeren, etwas Kräuterwürze. Am Gaumen kompakt, zeigt saftige, dunkle Beerenfrucht, öffnet sich mit griffigem, dichtem Tannin, baut sich satt auf, im Finale fester Druck, viel Tabak." Falstaff

"The 2016 Giusto di Notri is fabulous. Spectacularly rich and explosive, the 2016 is a real thrill to taste. The intensity of the fruit it simply remarkable. It's hard to say how long the 2016 will retain this level of voluptuousness, but today the Giusto is an arrestingly beautiful, layered wine full of character. Blackberry jam, graphite, spice, menthol and licorice infuse this dramatic, potent wine. Put simply, the 2016 is a thrill a minute." VINOUS

"This has a wonderful texture of beautiful, ultra-fine tannins, complex character of dark fruit, currants, hazelnuts and light chocolate. Goes on for minutes. Give it three or four years of bottle age but already so delicious." James Suckling

"The 2016 Giusto di Notri is a profound and dark blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot. It exudes gravitas and importance with every sip, showing consecutive, deep layers of minerality, dark stone, spice and rich fleshy fruit, all bound by tight structure and fiber. This wine is remarkable both in terms of texture and dimension. There is a touch of sourness on the close. This is sure to be an interesting wine to follow as it opens up over the years. Indeed, the best is still to come, as Giusto di Notri is built for long cellar aging." Robert Parker

Der exzellente Cabernet-Merlot-Verschnitt Giusto di Notri ist ein konzentrierter Tropfen mit intensivem, reichhaltigen Geschmack. Perfekt dosiertes Bouquet nach Brombeere, Johannisbeere und feiner Kräuterwürze. Kompakt am Gaumen mit wohltemperierter Balance zwischen Frucht und Eichenholz, dazu ein markantes Tannin, vielversprechend und druckvoll im Finale. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dunkel leuchtendes, sattes Granat. Offenherzige Nase nach reifer Beerenfrucht, heller Würze, sehr satter Kirsche, Himbeere, im Nachhall leicht erdiger Unterton, komplex. Am Gaumen schmeichelnd und rotbeerig, öffnet sich prompt und klar, noch jung, wohlig-würziger Unterton, komplex und mit sehr viel Trinkfluss." 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

Tiefes Rubinrot mit violetten Reflexen. Im Bouquet vielschichtig mit Anklängen von Wald- und Brombeeren, reifen Kirschen, aber auch Lakritze- und Tabaknoten. Sehr strukturiert und höchst elegant am Gaumen. Die seidigen Tannine unterstreichen die filigrane Mineralik bis in den schier unendlichen Nachhall. 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

Rarer Ausnahme-Merlot aus dem Westen der Toskana: Tiefes Rubinrot mit violetten Reflexen. Im Bouquet vielschichtig mit Anklängen von Wald- und Brombeeren, reifen Kirschen, aber auch Lakritze- und Tabaknoten. Sehr strukturiert und zugleich lebendig am Gaumen. Die seidigen Tannine unterstreichen die filigrane Mineralik bis in den schier unendlichen Nachhall. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dunkel leuchtendes Granat. Eröffnet die Nase mit Noten nach dunklen Beeren, zarte Tabakwürze, helles Leder, Schwarze Ribiseln, präzise und konzentriert, unterlegt von feiner Fasswürze, edel. Am Gaumen geschliffen und salzig, spannt einen weiten Fächer auf, klare, präzise dunkle Beerenfrucht, spannungsgeladen, noch jung, wird sich hervorragend einpendeln." 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

"Lots of chocolate and berries, as well as spice, walnuts and vanilla. It’s full and layered. Extremely long and flavorful. So juicy and sexy. Luscious is the word. Opulent with polish and presence. Chewy at the end. Brightness and energy here." James Suckling

"Blackberry, cracked pepper and graphite aromas and flavors, with hints of vanilla and toast, highlight this muscular red. Firmly structured, yet resonates on the long raspberry aftertaste. The lasting impression is purity and sweet fruit." Wine Spectator

"Meaty and rich with decadent aromas. Full and juicy with lots of fruit and soft tannins. Black pepper and dark fruits. I like the voluptuous style to this." James Suckling

Hier kommt der zweite Jahrgang von Tua Ritas neuem Wein aus der Alta Maremma. Gerade einmal 2.500 Flaschen werden von diesem 100%igen Syrah abgefüllt, der Ausbau (auf den Schalen) erfolgt für ein halbes Jahr in Amphoren, anschließend wird er filtriert und reift in kleinen französischen Eichenfässern.

Strahlendes Rubinrot. In der Nase ein verführerisches Gemisch von Kirsche mit Anklängen an Schokolade, Kräuter und eine feine Süßholznote. Am Gaumen dann wieder Kirsche, ergänzt durch ein Kaleidoskop von Schokolade, Kaffee und einer subtilen Wacholdernote. Ein fabelhaftes Säuregerüst und feinkörnige Tannine geleiten den präzise komponierten Wein in ein furioses Finale. Keir ergänzt das hochklassige Portfolio der Kellerei auf sehr eigenständige und nachdrückliche Weise. Großartig! SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes Rubin mit aufhellendem Rand. Sehr klare und einladende Note mit Noten nach Himbeere und Gewürznelke, etwas Szechuanpfeffer, auch würziger Rosmarin. Viel präsente Frucht, auch am Gaumen viel Himbeere, kerniges Tannin, griffig im Finale." 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

Wunderbar dichtes Rot. Zunächst reife Johannisbeeren und Kirschen, dann feine Gewürze und Mentholnuancen. Am Gaumen intensiv und mit vollem Körper. Die feinmaschigen Tannine werden durch die Eichenholzlagerung nochmals abgerundet. 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." VINOUS

Tiefdunkles, beinahe undurchdringliches Rot. In der Nase eine ganze Bandbreite von ausgereiften Waldbeeren, fein untermalt von Nuancen nach Tabak, Leder und Lavendel. Auch am Gaumen mit viel Frucht, druckvoll, aber dennoch seidig und elegant. Der beste Syrah der Toskana?! SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes Rubin-Violett. Feine, zugängliche Nase, eröffnet mit Noten von Himbeere, auch etwas Schweiß. Am Gaumenviel süße Frucht, üppig, wie ein barocker Engel, öffnet sich mitfeinmaschigem Tannin, spannt einen weiten Bogen, würziges Finale." Falstaff

"Aromas of dried meats, light strawberry jam and dried fruits, likeChristmas pudding. Full body with round, ripe tannins and plenty ofchocolate, vanilla and spice on the finish. Drink now or hold." JamesSuckling

"Layers of inky, black fruit, grilled herbs, smoke, menthol andmelted road tar are all layered together in the 2012 Syrah. Deep, fleshy and explosive in the glass, the Syrah is endowed with marvelouscomplexity and depth while remaining remarkably light on its feet forsuch a big wine. Hints of lavender, violets, leather and blueberry jaminform the finish. In 2012, the Syrah benefits greatly from longermacerations at lower temperatures and an overall gentler approach toextraction. The 2012 Syrah has been nothing short of remarkable on themultiple occasions I have tasted it so far." VINOUS

"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 isbrimming with dark fruit intensity, beautifully polished spice, leather, tobacco and a playful touch of smoked bacon fat at the back. The winedelivers an exciting sense of momentum and it builds in character anddetermination as it glides over the palate. This gorgeous wine needs afew more years of bottle aging to complete its promising evolution." Robert Parker

Der exzellente Cabernet-Merlot-Verschnitt Giusto di Notri ist ein konzentrierter Tropfen mit intensivem reichhaltigen Geschmack. Perfekt ist die Balance zwischen Frucht und Eiche, wunderbar die Kraft des Tannins, vielversprechend der Nachhall. SUPERIORE.DE

"Samtiges, intensives Rubin-Violett. Etwas zurückhaltende Nase, braucht Zeit, nach Brombeeren und dunklen Johannisbeeren, etwas Kräuterwürze. Am Gaumen kompakt, zeigt saftige, dunkle Beerenfrucht, öffnet sich mit griffigem, dichtem Tannin, baut sich satt auf, im Finale fester Druck, viel Tabak." Falstaff

"The 2016 Giusto di Notri is fabulous. Spectacularly rich and explosive, the 2016 is a real thrill to taste. The intensity of the fruit it simply remarkable. It's hard to say how long the 2016 will retain this level of voluptuousness, but today the Giusto is an arrestingly beautiful, layered wine full of character. Blackberry jam, graphite, spice, menthol and licorice infuse this dramatic, potent wine. Put simply, the 2016 is a thrill a minute." VINOUS

"This has a wonderful texture of beautiful, ultra-fine tannins, complex character of dark fruit, currants, hazelnuts and light chocolate. Goes on for minutes. Give it three or four years of bottle age but already so delicious." James Suckling

"The 2016 Giusto di Notri is a profound and dark blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot. It exudes gravitas and importance with every sip, showing consecutive, deep layers of minerality, dark stone, spice and rich fleshy fruit, all bound by tight structure and fiber. This wine is remarkable both in terms of texture and dimension. There is a touch of sourness on the close. This is sure to be an interesting wine to follow as it opens up over the years. Indeed, the best is still to come, as Giusto di Notri is built for long cellar aging." Robert Parker

Tiefdunkles, beinahe undurchdringliches Rot. In der Nase eine ganze Bandbreite von ausgereiften Waldbeeren, fein untermalt von Nuancen nach Tabak, Leder und Lavendel. Auch am Gaumen mit viel Frucht, druckvoll, aber dennoch seidig und elegant. SUPERIORE.DE

"Kraftvolles, funkelndes Rubinviolett. Klare und präsente Nase, nach Holunderbeeren, Zwetschken und getrockneten Küchenkräutern. Im vorderen Bereich viel satte Frucht, öffnet sich mit samtigem, dichtem Tannin, geschmeidig und sehr lange, wie aus einem Guss, baut sich im hinteren Bereich satt auf, fester Druck, im Nachhall dunkle Schokolade, etwas alkoholisch." Falstaff

"This is an absolutely gorgeous expression, very full and generous. The 2016 Syrah Per Sempre spent a little less time in oak compared to other vintages, just 16 months, and the results are excellent. This area's Syrah always does best in hot years, such as 2009 and 2007, and this vintage is reminiscent of the latter. There is lovely black fruit, surrounded by milled black pepper and hints of charcuterie. The key to hot-vintage Syrah is to keep the extraction low: This wine saw a 20-day maceration period, but still, the Syrah Per Sempre is thick and highly concentrated, and the 15% alcohol content is unmistakable. This would be a perfect accompaniment to a filet mignon and potatoes au gratin. This Syrah is a true standout." Robert Parker

"Tua Rita's 2016 Syrah Per Sempre is fabulous. Crème de cassis, lavender, licorice, plum and blueberry jam are all beautifully delineated. Savory, powerful and also structured, the 2016 has plenty of intensity, but it also is not as dense or obvious as has been the case in the recent past. Readers should be prepared to cellar the 2016 for at least a few years." VINOUS

"This is very exotic and seductive with dark berries, incense, citronelle and hints of sandalwood. Full-bodied, chewy and intense with a powerful palate and a long finish. Very fresh and muscular syrah. Needs three or four years to come around." James Suckling

Der exzellente Cabernet-Merlot-Verschnitt Giusto di Notri ist ein konzentrierter Tropfen mit intensivem, reichhaltigen Geschmack. Perfekt dosiertes Bouquet nach Brombeere, Johannisbeere und feiner Kräuterwürze. Kompakt am Gaumen mit wohltemperierter Balance zwischen Frucht und Eichenholz, dazu ein markantes Tannin, vielversprechend und druckvoll im Finale. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dunkel leuchtendes, sattes Granat. Offenherzige Nase nach reifer Beerenfrucht, heller Würze, sehr satter Kirsche, Himbeere, im Nachhall leicht erdiger Unterton, komplex. Am Gaumen schmeichelnd und rotbeerig, öffnet sich prompt und klar, noch jung, wohlig-würziger Unterton, komplex und mit sehr viel Trinkfluss." 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

Tiefdunkles, beinahe undurchdringliches Rot. In der Nase eine ganze Bandbreite von ausgereiften Waldbeeren, fein untermalt von Nuancen nach Tabak, Leder und Lavendel. Auch am Gaumen mit viel Frucht, druckvoll, aber dennoch seidig und elegant. Im endlos langen Finale Spuren dunkler Schokolade. SUPERIORE.DE

"Kraftvolles, leuchtendes Rubinviolett. Eröffnet mit Noten nach Bienenwachs, schwarzem Pfeffer und viel Holunderbeere, sehr klar. Im Ansatz noch etwas zaghaft, blüht im Verlauf aber grandios auf, viel Heidelbeere und Brombeere, im Finale fester Druck." 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

Rarer Ausnahme-Merlot aus dem Westen der Toskana: Tiefes Rubinrot mit violetten Reflexen. Im Bouquet vielschichtig mit Anklängen von Wald- und Brombeeren, reifen Kirschen, aber auch Lakritze- und Tabaknoten. Sehr strukturiert und zugleich lebendig am Gaumen. Die seidigen Tannine unterstreichen die filigrane Mineralik bis in den schier unendlichen Nachhall. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dunkel leuchtendes Granat. Eröffnet die Nase mit Noten nach dunklen Beeren, zarte Tabakwürze, helles Leder, Schwarze Ribiseln, präzise und konzentriert, unterlegt von feiner Fasswürze, edel. Am Gaumen geschliffen und salzig, spannt einen weiten Fächer auf, klare, präzise dunkle Beerenfrucht, spannungsgeladen, noch jung, wird sich hervorragend einpendeln." 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

"Lots of chocolate and berries, as well as spice, walnuts and vanilla. It’s full and layered. Extremely long and flavorful. So juicy and sexy. Luscious is the word. Opulent with polish and presence. Chewy at the end. Brightness and energy here." James Suckling

Tiefes Rubinrot mit violetten Reflexen. Im Bouquet vielschichtig mit Anklängen von Wald- und Brombeeren, reifen Kirschen, aber auch Lakritze- und Tabaknoten. Sehr strukturiert und höchst elegant am Gaumen. Die seidigen Tannine unterstreichen die filigrane Mineralik bis in den schier unendlichen Nachhall. 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

Rarer Ausnahme-Merlot aus dem Westen der Toskana: Tiefes Rubinrot mit violetten Reflexen. Im Bouquet vielschichtig mit Anklängen von Wald- und Brombeeren, reifen Kirschen, aber auch Lakritze- und Tabaknoten. Sehr strukturiert und zugleich lebendig am Gaumen. Die seidigen Tannine unterstreichen die filigrane Mineralik bis in den schier unendlichen Nachhall. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dunkel leuchtendes Granat. Eröffnet die Nase mit Noten nach dunklen Beeren, zarte Tabakwürze, helles Leder, Schwarze Ribiseln, präzise und konzentriert, unterlegt von feiner Fasswürze, edel. Am Gaumen geschliffen und salzig, spannt einen weiten Fächer auf, klare, präzise dunkle Beerenfrucht, spannungsgeladen, noch jung, wird sich hervorragend einpendeln." 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

"Lots of chocolate and berries, as well as spice, walnuts and vanilla. It’s full and layered. Extremely long and flavorful. So juicy and sexy. Luscious is the word. Opulent with polish and presence. Chewy at the end. Brightness and energy here." James Suckling