"As a young consumer, I was always taught that the true measure of an estate was the quality of its entry-level wines. At Tua Rita those wines are superb." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
It's true. In many ways, it's not terribly difficult to make a great luxury wine, but to make a great wine for an affordable price? There's a challenge, and Tuscan dynamo Tua Rita has always risen to it. Of course, we all know the iconic Redigaffi and Per Sempre bottlings as some of the finest collectibles in Italian wine, but the entry-level gems are just downright must-try, especially from a 2025 vintage that shows outstanding promise at the outset.
The 93-point 2025 Perlato del Bosco Vermentino "offers gorgeous varietal character," as noted by Galloni, "with lovely depth and intensity" according to James Suckling, thanks in large part to the clay-rich soils interspersed with veins of pink marble and chalk. Many Italian wine lovers know Tua Rita from their consistently excellent Giusto dei Notri, and the charming preview to that wine is the 93-point 2025 Rosso dei Notri, a Cabernet-based "standout" that gives every impression of the warm Tuscan coast it calls home. "Medium-bodied with fine, caressing tannins and a savory yet crisp, vivid finish," this a quintessential crowd-pleaser for anyone looking to add a little variety to their regular red rotation.
It's always a treat to be able to enjoy the pedigree of a benchmark estate like Tua Rita without breaking the bank, and this pair of value all-stars more than delivers the goods for any and all wine lovers.
Cherry and blueberry with lavender and fresh rosemary. Medium-bodied with fine, caressing tannins and a savory yet crisp, vivid finish. Wish more restaurants had this by the glass. A blend of 30% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 20% syrah and 20% cabernet franc. Drink now.
93 points, James Suckling (Jul 2026)
Tua Rita’s 2025 Rosso dei Notri is a standout. A burst of dark red/purplish fruit, mocha, rose petal, cinnamon and blood orange convey the generous embrace of the Tuscan coast. Plush contours wrap it all together. Vinification and aging in cement keep the flavors bright in this racy red blend.
91 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jul 2026)
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