Tua Rita - Syrah Keir 2023

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.

Tua Rita is located in Suvereto, a small medieval town in the Tuscan province of Livorno, on the coast south of Bolgheri. The winery lies at just 300 feet above sea level, on clay, silty soil.

Keir means "working hands" in old Greek, referring to the hands that create the amphora.
Keir spends six months in amorpha in contact with its skins, then rests for 3 months in french barriques. The amorpha enhances the varietal characteristics of the syrah.

This elegant wine, Keir, can express a clear contrast between finesse and fullness. It has been vinified in amphora, an ancient process that brings out the characteristics of this varietal. It is fulled manually in open pots and the skins undergo a long maceration. This method, which for us is unconventional, gives our Syrah an original expression.

"What a wonderful wine. Aromas of black and green olives, chocolate and hazelnuts. Medium-bodied with creamy tannins and a caressing finish. It’s so seductive and beautiful. A joy to drink. Made in terra cotta amphorae with skins and some whole clusters for four months and then aged four or five months in seasoned barrels. Terrific wine that emphasizes character and drinkablity. Sustainable. Drink now or hold." - 96 points, James Suckling

"The 2023 Syrah Keir is laced with wild cherry, herbs, dried herbs, mint and pipe tobacco. The 40-50% stems are evident in the wine's profile. Pliant and deep, the 2023 has quite a bit to offer, but it is also still coming together. (Drink between 2025-2031)." - 93 points, Antonio Galloni Vinous

Producer: Tua Rita

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Varietal: Syrah

Appellation: Toscana IGT

Vintage: 2023

Size: 750ml