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Tua Rita
Rita Tua and her husband, Virgilio Bisti, bought approximately 37.5 acres of land in 1984 and planted it
with Cabernet and Merlot. They later purchased an additional 17.5 acres of land, bringing the total estate
to 55 acres, of which about 45 are planted with vines. The winery released its first vintage in 1992, and
soon began receiving praise and accolades from wine enthusiasts worldwide for its rich, full-bodied
wines. In just five short years, its 100% Merlot had achieved cult-like status, receiving outstanding ratings
from the world’s most prestigious wine critics and publications. Critic Robert M. Parker Jr. said the 1999
Redigaffi was “as close to perfection as a wine can get.” The following year, he gave the 2000 Redigaffi a
perfect 100 score. The winery’s Bordeaux blend, Giusti di Notri, also garners near-universal praise. Little
wonder that Tua Rita’s wines are considered among the most difficult to find in Italy.
Giusto di Notri Toscana IGT
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.
Perlato del Bosco Toscana IGT
Perlato del Bosco is made entirely with Sangiovese from estate vineyards in Suvereto. The grapes are
harvested and vinified in stainless steel before being aged for 12 months in a combination of French oak
barriques and large barrels.
Redigaffi Toscana IGT
Redigaffi is a breathtaking, iconic wine made entirely from estate Merlot. The perfectly manicured vineyards
are planted to ensure low yields and the greatest quality of the grapes. Extra long maceration with the
skins and manual, frequent punch downs allow for Redigaffi’s outstanding concentration and complexity.
The wine is matured on the lees for eighteen months in French oak barrels and bottled without fining or
filtration. The final wine is the flagship wine of the Tua Rita estate.
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