Tua Rita Giusto di Notri

Giusto di Notri Toscana IGT bottle image

Wine Description

Giusto di Notri is a Bordeaux-inspired blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, selectively harvested in September. After a gentle pressing, the juice and skins macerate for a lengthy period of 25-30 days to add concentration and depth to the final wine. The wine is then aged for 18-20 months in French oak barrels and refined six months in bottle before release.

The word "Giusto" refers to the name of the Patron Saint of Suvereto (the hilltop Tuscan town where Tua Rita is located) and "Notri" is the name of the winery's exact location.

Tua Rita Barrel Room
Tua Rita Family
Rita Tua, Owner
Tua Rita Vineyard
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Acclaim
“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. Can't wait to taste in bottle. Made from organic grapes.”
— James Suckling, Aug 2017
“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, Apr 2018
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Toscana IGT
Vineyard size
13 acres
Soil composition
Pebbly Clay-Loam
Training method
Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation:
330 feet
Vines/acre:
3,400
Yield/acre:
1.8 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1996-1997
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1992
Bottles produced of this wine:
25,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
25
Varietal composition:
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15 days
Fermentation temperature:
50 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
18-20 months
Age of Aging Container:
New-One year
Length of bottle aging:
6 months
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Analytical Data
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