Tua Rita’s Giusto di Notri 2022 is a Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant Toscana Rosso IGT from Suvereto on the Tuscan coast, a modern Bordeaux-style blend that has become a flagship for the estate since the early 1990s. The cuvée name references local and estate history: Jeb Dunnuck notes it is “named for San Giusto, the patron saint of Suvereto,” and ties “Notri” to the winery’s location.
Blend details vary slightly by reviewer, but the theme is consistent: Cabernet Sauvignon leads, supported by Merlot and Cabernet Franc. James Suckling specifies “80% cabernet sauvignon, 10% merlot and 10% cabernet franc,” a mix echoed by Dunnuck, who adds that the wine “spent 18 months in French oak barrique.”
The 2022 shows a clear coastal-Tuscan stamp: ripe fruit, savory herbs, and firm structure, delivered with polish rather than weight. Monica Larner (Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate) calls out an “especially creamy and rounded texture” and emphasizes that “there is nothing heavy about the wine,” describing it as “more streamlined” than some previous hot-year editions, with “layers of dark fruit, blackberry, spice and sweet earth.” Decanter similarly finds it “earthy, spicy and bold,” with black fruits lifted by “Cabernet Franc herbal character,” plus “round tannins and bright acidity,” and later “saline and ferrous complexity.”
Several reviews are excellent, led by three 96-point scores. Suckling’s 96 highlights “plenty of berry and chocolate fruit” and a “savory, succulent finish,” recommending patience: “Drink after 2027.” Jeb Dunnuck’s 96 praises a “fantastically detailed, fresh nose” and an “elegant structure,” calling it “a very, very impressive” wine with a 20-year horizon. Wine Enthusiast’s 96 deems it “beautifully executed,” marrying “dark chocolate” richness with “wild mint… saline, and minerals.”
Vinous (95) sums up its youthful confidence—“a total extrovert”—while Wine Spectator (91) underscores its firmer side as “elegant yet solidly tannic,” noting 2,500 cases made (300 imported) and a drink window through 2030.
