2021 Rapitala Alto Reale Nero D'Avola Sicilia DOC BIO

Tenuta Rapitala comprises 225 hectares of vineyards located in the heart of Sicily. Here it was the parents of the current owner Count Laurent Bernard De La Gatinais who started the winery in 1968. Thanks to the French roots of the father of Count Laurent Bernard De La Gatinais, Rapitala was the first Sicilian winery to plant international grapes. Today the winery is known for its high quality and diversity of wines where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. In addition to winemaker Silvio Centonze who is responsible for the cellar, agronomist Ignazio Arena works in the vineyards. Both want to work as environmentally friendly as possible. To achieve this, renewable energy is used from windmills located on top of the hills surrounding the house.

The name Rapitala is derived from Arabic and means land of god. Arabic texts and architecture can still be found in Sicily because the island was Saracen in the past. This is what you would call a world class Sicilian. Alto Reale is a tribute to the hilly landscapes in the Alcamo area. The grapes are grown in different microclimates within the Alcamo area.

The Rapitala Alto Reale Nero D'Avola has an intense ruby red color with pungent aromas of red cherries, raspberry. Accessible and delicate, full bodied with soft tannins and fine acidity. The Reale is a 100% nero d'avola. The grapes are picked at ultimate ripeness, then soaking of the skins takes place. This takes a long time to extract as much smell, color and taste as possible from the peels. After fermentation, the wine matures in wooden and stainless steel casks to give it complexity. If necessary, slightly chilled, it can be combined well with pasta, poultry, white meat and mature cheeses. ORGANIC certified