2018 Tua Rita "Rosso dei Notri" Toscana
90+ Points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2018 Rosso dei Notri (a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Sangiovese, with only 30% of the total seeing a brief four months in barrique) 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." (8/30/19)
90 Points from Vinous: "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." (12/2020)
90 Points from Decanter: "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." (3/4/2019)
From Wine Spectator: "A bright, fresh and fruity version, this red boasts cherry, strawberry and light floral notes. Juicy and moderately long. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Drink now. 9,100 cases made, 4,600 cases imported." (9/30/20)
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