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Technical information
- Producer
- Rapitala
- Name
- Sicilia DOC
- Variety
- Grillo
- Vintage
- 2024
- Gradation
- 13.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Floral notes, citrus, tropical fruit
- Vinification method
- Controlled temperature fermentation in steel
- Aging
- 4 months in steel on fine lees
- Type of cask
- Stainless steel
- Color
- Straw white
- Serving temperature
- 8-10°C
- Recommended consumption
- Young, within 2 years
- Pairing
- Fish, appetizers, Mediterranean dishes
- Region
- Sicilia
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Sicilia
- Type
- White wine
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Rapitala’s Grillo Sicilia DOC offers a direct, Mediterranean profile, with a balance that emphasizes freshness and sapidity. On the nose it opens with notes of ripe citrus and white flowers, accompanied by hints of aromatic herbs and a slight mineral nuance; all without excess, clean and coherent. The sip is lean yet present, supported by good acidity that gives vivacity and by a slightly saline texture that extends the finish. It’s an agile wine, designed for everyday drinking but with character.
On the palate it confirms a pleasant structure, with soft passages and a dry finish that invites a second glass. It pairs well with simple fish dishes, shellfish, seafood salads and fresh cheeses; it also works as an aperitif wine with a crisp profile. Ideal for convivial summer lunches, it also pairs easily with grilled vegetables and citrus-based dishes. Best served cold but not ice-cold, around 10–12 °C, to appreciate its clarity and aromatic profiles without overpowering them.
On the palate it confirms a pleasant structure, with soft passages and a dry finish that invites a second glass. It pairs well with simple fish dishes, shellfish, seafood salads and fresh cheeses; it also works as an aperitif wine with a crisp profile. Ideal for convivial summer lunches, it also pairs easily with grilled vegetables and citrus-based dishes. Best served cold but not ice-cold, around 10–12 °C, to appreciate its clarity and aromatic profiles without overpowering them.
The winery
Tenuta Rapitalà
SiciliaItaliaSince 1968
Sicilian winery based in Camporeale (PA) that combines the local terroir with French winemaking tradition; part of Gruppo Italiano Vini.
- Grape varieties
- Nero d'Avola, Syrah, Pinot Nero, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Grillo, Catarratto
- 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
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.