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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2026 to 2038.
vintage8 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 95/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 94/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, cassis, graphite, violet
Palate: dark plum, iron, polished oak, wild herbs
Tua Rita's Bordeaux-blend Super Tuscan from Suvereto, the Cabernet-led complement to Redigaffi.
What it pairs with
- Bistecca alla fiorentina Bordeaux-blend weight for a T-bone.More wines for steak →Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
- Rib of beef, dry-aged Bordeaux structure for dry-aged beef.More wines for beef and red meat →Find rib of beef, dry-aged on TableJourney →
- Aged Pecorino with truffle honey Sweet umami and the wine's cedar.More wines for truffles →
With cheese
How to serve Tua Rita Giusto di Notri
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Bistecca alla fiorentina, Rib of beef, dry-aged, Aged Pecorino with truffle honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Giusto di Notri is Tua Rita's Bordeaux-blend Toscana IGT, named after the original estate location on the Notri hillside. First vintage 1992.
- 1992First Giusto di Notri vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Tua Rita · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (40%), Cabernet Franc (10%)
- Classification
- Toscana IGT
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 95 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1992
Frequently asked about Tua Rita Giusto di Notri
What does Tua Rita Giusto di Notri taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, cassis, graphite, violet. On the palate, dark plum, iron, polished oak, wild herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Tua Rita's Bordeaux-blend Super Tuscan from Suvereto, the Cabernet-led complement to Redigaffi.
When should I drink Tua Rita Giusto di Notri?
Drink 8 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Tua Rita Giusto di Notri?
Bistecca alla fiorentina is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Rib of beef, dry-aged and Aged Pecorino with truffle honey. Bordeaux-blend weight for a T-bone.
What grapes are in Tua Rita Giusto di Notri?
The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (40%), Cabernet Franc (10%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.
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