{"product_id":"tua-rita-2020-keir-syrah-toscana-igt","title":"Tua Rita 2020 Keir Syrah Toscana IGT Tuscany, Italy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e96 Points | 100% Syrah | 6 Months on Skins in Terracotta Amphora | Only ~2,500 Bottles Produced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTua Rita 2020 Keir Syrah Toscana IGT – Tuscany, Italy\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – WinesCritic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTua Rita 2020 Keir Syrah Toscana IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most distinctive and limited wines produced by one of Tuscany's great modern estates—a \u003cstrong\u003e100% Syrah fermented and macerated on its skins for six months in terracotta amphorae\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeir represents a fascinating intersection of ancient winemaking and contemporary Tuscany. Rather than relying on oak to define the wine, Tua Rita turned to amphora, an ancient vessel that allows the character of Syrah and the mineral-rich soils of the Tuscan Maremma to take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was the \u003cstrong\u003efirst Tua Rita wine produced using amphora\u003c\/strong\u003e, beginning with the 2016 vintage, and production averages just \u003cstrong\u003e2,500 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result in 2020 is exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark berries, blackberry, blueberry and plum mingle with violets, dried flowers, earth, black pepper and savory Syrah spice. The palate has impressive concentration and textural depth, yet remains remarkably fresh and energetic, framed by fine tannins and a long, mineral and pepper-inflected finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e96-point ratings from both James Suckling and Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2020 Keir demonstrates just how compelling Syrah can be in the coastal hills of Tuscany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e96 Points – Wine Advocate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Advocate awarded the \u003cstrong\u003e2020 Keir 96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, emphasizing its tremendous character and depth and the way Syrah thrives at Tua Rita's estate in Suvereto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was made with Syrah kept in contact with its skins—including some whole clusters—for six months in five amphorae, locally known as \u003cem\u003eorci\u003c\/em\u003e. The resulting wine shows intense varietal character, combining \u003cstrong\u003edark fruit, earth and crushed peppercorn with brightness and freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling – 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuckling found pronounced Syrah character in the wine, combining savory notes with fresh and dried flowers. He praised its perfume, fine tannins and exceptionally long finish, concluding that this was authentic, serious Syrah. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast – 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Enthusiast found a complex combination of \u003cstrong\u003eblueberries, coffee, black pepper, earth and chocolate-toned berry fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, all carried by polished tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Amphora-Crafted Tuscan Syrah\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes \u003cstrong\u003eKeir\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly fascinating is the winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTua Rita describes Keir as its first production to explore vinification and extended skin contact in amphora—a method whose origins reach deep into the history of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e100% Syrah spends six months macerating with its skins in terracotta amphorae\u003c\/strong\u003e. The process requires substantial manual work, but it allows Tua Rita to emphasize the natural aromatic and textural qualities of Syrah without overwhelming them with new oak. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter amphora, the wine matures for approximately \u003cstrong\u003esix months in used French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by additional bottle aging before release. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is simultaneously ancient and modern: a deeply expressive Tuscan Syrah shaped by one of the oldest winemaking vessels in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2020 Tua Rita Keir\u003c\/strong\u003e displays a deep ruby-purple color and an intensely aromatic personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose opens with \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry, blueberry, ripe plum and dark cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by violets, dried flowers, black pepper and savory herbs. With air, deeper layers of earth, crushed stone, cocoa, clove and subtle meaty Syrah character emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is \u003cstrong\u003erich and concentrated without becoming heavy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dark berry and plum fruit are balanced by bright acidity, fine-grained tannins and an intriguing mineral and earthy character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack pepper, graphite, dark chocolate and spice build through the mid-palate before giving way to a long, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes Keir is the tension between \u003cstrong\u003epower and freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has the richness expected of ripe Tuscan Syrah, but the amphora treatment preserves aromatic purity, energy and a fascinating savory dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Vineyard \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeir comes from Tua Rita's estate in the \u003cstrong\u003eUpper Maremma\u003c\/strong\u003e, within the Colline Metallifere zone near Suvereto on Tuscany's Mediterranean coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is planted on a south-facing site in soils dominated by \u003cstrong\u003eclay with a significant proportion of pebbles and mineral material\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tua Rita's technical information lists a very high planting density of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8,900 vines per hectare\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese mineral-rich Tuscan soils have become central to Tua Rita's identity, helping produce wines known for their combination of concentration, savory minerality and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Syrah\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toscana Syrah IGT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Maremma \/ Colline Metallifere\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand harvested in 15kg cases\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terracotta amphora\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 months in used French oak barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Several additional months before release\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2,500 bottles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 59–64°F (15–18°C) \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Tua Rita\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTua Rita\u003c\/strong\u003e was founded in \u003cstrong\u003e1984 by Rita Tua and Virgilio Bisti\u003c\/strong\u003e near Suvereto in Tuscany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat began with only two hectares of vines gradually developed into one of the most internationally acclaimed estates of modern Tuscany. Today the estate is particularly celebrated for wines such as \u003cstrong\u003eRedigaffi, Giusto di Notri, Per Sempre and Keir\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe character of the estate is closely connected to the iron- and mineral-rich soils of the Colline Metallifere. Tua Rita describes a common thread running through its wines: the personality of the earth itself, particularly its ferrous and mineral qualities. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeir also carries a more personal connection to the estate's history. The late Virgilio Bisti had a particular belief in the potential of \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah at Tua Rita\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Keir has become one of the clearest demonstrations that he was right. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe depth, peppery character and freshness of the 2020 Keir make it particularly compelling with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled ribeye steak, Tuscan bistecca, roasted lamb, braised beef, wild boar ragù, grilled sausages, duck, porcini mushrooms and aged hard cheeses.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTua Rita specifically recommends \u003cstrong\u003egrilled ribeye and hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Syrah from Tuscany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTua Rita's first amphora-vinified wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix months of skin contact in terracotta amphora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 2,500 bottles produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by one of Tuscany's most acclaimed modern estates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rare alternative for collectors of Super Tuscan wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines Syrah richness with Tuscan freshness and minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43196415475806,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/files\/mywineplus.com-tua-rita-2020-keir-syrah-toscana-igt.png?v=1787342534","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineplus.com\/products\/tua-rita-2020-keir-syrah-toscana-igt","provider":"MyWinePlus.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}