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Rapitala Grillo Biologico Sicilia DOC wine — Tenuta Rapitalà winery — Dionysus
WhiteSiciliaDOC

Rapitala Grillo Biologico Sicilia DOC

by Tenuta Rapitalà · Sicily, Italy

AppellationSiciliaDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesGrillo
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthPale
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at8–10 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Tenuta RapitalàSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are organically grown at 300–550 m above sea level, in clay and sandy soils.

Grapes

Grillo is an ancient Sicilian grape variety.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in September and gently pressed. The must is then clarified and fermented at a controlled temperature.

Tasting profile

Refreshing and slightly tart on the palate.

Label / history

The name Tenuta Rapitala translates from Arabic as “river of Allah”. Count Bernard Hugonis de Gatinais founded the estate in 1971 and rebuilt its cellars and winery after they were almost completely destroyed in the Belice Valley earthquake.