Tua Rita, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) 2019

 One of the things I admire about producers, such as Tua Rita, who can make a high-end wine (in Tua Rita’s case, their Redigaffi a $300+ per bottle Merlot) is that they can also produce a perfectly delightful $25 wine, such as this Rosso dei Notri.  I was enthusiastic about the 2017 recently, giving it 91 points, and am pleased to see their consistency with this 2019.  Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah fill out the Sangiovese and provide added richness, compared to, for example, a Morellino di Scansano.  A welcome touch of bitterness in the finish balances and enhances the wine’s fleshy character.  They’ve achieved excellent weight without heaviness or astringency.  This slightly more than mid-weight wine is a great value for current consumption.