Tua Rita Giusto di Notri by Tua Rita

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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 Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
Bordeaux-blend weight for a T-bone.
Rib of beef, dry-aged Find rib of beef, dry-aged on TableJourney →
Bordeaux structure for dry-aged beef.
Aged Pecorino with truffle honey
Sweet umami and the wine's cedar.

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.

1992 — First Giusto di Notri vintage

Facts

Producer: Tua Rita
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

Scores

Wine Advocate 95 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Vinous 94 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)

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.

Tua Rita Giusto di Notri