Az. Agr. Tua Rita

Stefano Frascolla

One of the best kept secrets of Tuscany is the estate that Virgilio and Rita Tua founded in the 80s in Notri, not far from Suvereto. Rita and her husband Virgilio settled down in Val di Cornia in 1984 to live a quieter life. However, the passion for wine and winemaking changed the quiet life. Rita was actually one of the first "garage owners" in Tuscany in the 80s. Everything started with just 2 hectares of vineyard, but due to the enormous success, after 10 years this had already expanded to 9 hectares of vineyard. Today Tua Rita owns 30 hectares of vineyards in the Val di Cornia, that beautiful valley with a sea view near Suvereto and is run by Stefano Frascolla, son in law of Rita. They work entirely according to the rules of organic winegrowing. This has not been a choice, but according to the family the only way to support the vines. The intention is that the plant learns to protect itself against threats and diseases. This is only possible if the soil in which the plant is planted is healthy and if one works as little as possible with protective equipment. Website: www.tuarita.it

Stefano, Simena & Giovanni

Rita and Virgilio founded a beautiful family business. Nowadays it is run by the second generation, while the third generation, in the form of grandson Giovanni, is eager to start. Stefano Frascolla however is currently in charge. He is advised in the vinification by Luca d'Attoma and in recent years Stefano has added a number of new wines to the range. The Keir Syrah and Keir Ansonica are two wines that are completely raised on amphorae and are a great example of Stefano's forward thinking.

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€90.30

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Giusto di Notri 2021

On the nose, it smells of Mediterranean herbs, black and red fruit of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The taste is intense and rich with supple tannins and a long finish. Goes beautifully with game and various cheeses.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Tua Rita	IGP Toscane	Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	750 ml

€198.30

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Giusto di Notri 2021

Please note that this is a magnum! On the nose Mediterranean spices, black and red fruit of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The taste is intense and rich with supple tannins and a long finish. Goes beautifully with game and various cheeses.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Tua Rita	IGP Toscane	Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	1500 ml

€18.90

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Palazzetto 2022

This Rosso is a wine made from sangiovese and cabernet. Rich full wine with the unmistakable tones of wines from the Maremma: In the scent herbs and dark fruit. The taste is first soft and later stronger with supple tannins and a long finish.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Tua Rita	IGP Toscane	Rich & Exuberant
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
No	Practising organics	750 ml

€185.90

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Per Sempre Syrah 2018

The syrah has an inky black colour and intense aromas of black pepper, blackcurrant and tar. Mouth-filling wine with good tannins and a solid structure. Powerful and spicy finish.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Tua Rita	IGP Toscane	Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	750 ml

€185.00

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Per Sempre Syrah 2017

The syrah has an inky black colour and intense aromas of black pepper, blackcurrant and tar. Mouth-filling wine with good tannins and a firm structure. Powerful and spicy aftertaste.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Tua Rita	IGP Toscane	Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	750 ml

€23.90

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Perlato del Bosco Vermentino 2022

Pure expression of Vermentino in this wine. Rich, mouth-filling character with fine acidity and a spicy character.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Tua Rita	IGP Toscane	Round & Friendly
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
No	Practising organics	750 ml

€450.00

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Redigaffi 2015

Please note that this is a magnum! Rich full-bodied red wine with (red) fruit, flowers, roasted herbs, mint and rosemary in aroma and taste. Clear wood influences in aroma and taste with a very long finish and refined tannins.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Tua Rita	IGP Toscane	Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	1500 ml

€287.90

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Redigaffi 2021

Rich full red wine with (red) fruit, flowers, roasted herbs, mint and rosemary in scent and taste. Clear influences of the wood in smell and taste with an enormously long aftertaste and refined tannins.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Tua Rita	IGP Toscane	Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	750 ml

€595.80

Available

Redigaffi 2021

Please note that this is a magnum! Rich full-bodied red wine with (red) fruit, flowers, roasted herbs, mint and rosemary in aroma and taste. Clear wood influences in aroma and taste with a very long finish and refined tannins.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Tua Rita	IGP Toscane	Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	1500 ml

€250.80

Available

Redigaffi 2020

Rich full red wine with (red) fruit, flowers, roasted herbs, mint and rosemary in scent and taste. Clear influences of the wood in smell and taste with an enormously long aftertaste and refined tannins.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Tua Rita	IGP Toscane	Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	750 ml

€25.30

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Rosso dei Notri 2022

The Rosso is a wine of sangiovese, merlot, syrah and cabernet. Rich, full-bodied wine with the unmistakable tones of Maremma wines: in the aroma, spices and red fruit such as wild strawberry and cherries. The taste is first very soft and later stronger with supple tannins and a long finish.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Tua Rita	IGP Toscane	Rich & Exuberant
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	750 ml

€49.40

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Sese Passito DOP Pantelleria Annata 2017

Seductive scent in which apricot, orange and amber can be discovered. The taste is exotic with notes of caramel and star anise.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Tua Rita	Passito di Pantelleria	Aromatic
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
No	Practising organics	500 ml

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Italian Wines

Many serious and extremely special wines are made in Italy. It is perhaps the wine country with the greatest diversity of wines and grapes. From the far north to the heel, wines are made from many diverse, often autochthonous, grape varieties. Wine is part of the country's culture and a meal without wine is unthinkable here. Italian wine regions such as Piemonte, Tuscany, Friuli and Abruzzo are just a few of the unique wine regions that can be found in the country.

Italian Red Wine

The main grapes for red wine in Italy are Nebbiolo and Sangiovese without wanting to discredit another grape variety. Nebbiolo is the grape variety of Piemonte and great Italian wines such as Barolo and Barbaresco are made from this grape variety. Sangiovese is mainly planted in Tuscany, the Chianti region and Brunello di Montalcino. But not only these two wines, in recent years there has been a lot of attention for the Super-Tuscans. Wines from often international grape varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.

Italian White Wine

White wines are of course made throughout the country, but the most important areas for white wine are Friuli and Alto Adige. Two wine regions in northwestern Italy. Here, Italian wine is made from well-known grape varieties such as Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay, but also from lesser-known varieties such as Ribolla Giala, Friulano and Riesling. Vermentino is often the basis for white wines from Tuscany, and in Piedmont there are also fine examples of the Chardonnay grape.