The winery
Tenuta Rapitalà
Sicilian winery based in Camporeale (PA) that combines the local terroir with French winemaking tradition; part of Gruppo Italiano Vini.
- Sicilia · Italia
- Since 1968
- 23 products
The story
The estate was created through the reconstruction undertaken by Hugues Bernard conte de la Gatinais and Gigi Guarrasi after the earthquake in the Valle del Belice. Founded in 1968, the winery has grown by blending indigenous and international grape varieties, maintaining a production approach focused on elegance and a close connection to the territory, now carried forward by the winemaking team listed on the winery's website.
Production philosophy
To showcase Sicily’s diverse micro-terroirs through a sustainable, organic approach to viticulture, with the aim of combining the richness of the Mediterranean landscape with the elegance of French savoir‑faire.
Terroir and vineyards
Situated among the hills that descend from Camporeale toward Alcamo, the estate is characterized by distinct altitudes, soils and microclimates that contribute to the expressive diversity of the wines produced.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Nero d'Avola
- Syrah
- Pinot Nero
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Grillo
- Catarratto
- Hectares
- 176.0
What makes it distinctive
- Family Garden Collection
- Organic ranges
- Casalj Vineyard Alcamo Classico DOC
- 176 hectares of vineyards in the Camporeale-Alcamo area.
- Part of the Gruppo Italiano Vini
