Grillo Sicilia DOC - Rapitala 2024

Name: Grillo Sicilia DOC - Rapitala
Brand: Rapitala
SKU: GIV-64732
Price: 8.49 EUR
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Format: 75 cl

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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
Region	Sicilia
Country	Italy
Type	White wine
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

Descrizione

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.

The winery

Tenuta Rapitalà – Winery in Sicilia

Discover the story and wines of Tenuta Rapitalà.

Sicilian winery based in Camporeale (PA) that combines the local terroir with French winemaking tradition; part of Gruppo Italiano Vini.

Region: Sicilia

Country: Italia

Founded: 1968

Grapes: 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

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Winery history

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.