Rapitala, Nero D'Avola "Alto Reale" Sicily, Italy 2024 biodynamic Both had small grapes on

Both had small grapes on small clusters meaning more skin in the skin to fruit ratio

the wine spends 8-10 months in stainless steel tank (50%) and 400L neutral oak barrels (50%)

this wine reflects the character of the property's micro-terroirs and calls to mind their Phoenician traditions

Maceration for about 25 days

As this wine combines the two major soils that dominate the holdings for the estate

Rapitala, Nero D'Avola "Alto Reale" Sicily, Italy 2024 biodynamic Both had small grapes onNero d'Avola Alto Reale comes from the vineyards on the slopes of the hills of Tenuta Rapital at an altitude of 550 meters above sea level. This single vineyard wine is organic, fresh, and smooth with medium plus acid, ripe tannin, and a medium to full body. Cherry, blackberry, plum, blueberry, licorice, pepper, sweet tobacco, and vanilla excite the palate. Pairs well with roasts, braised meats or rabbit. In 1968, the French born Count Hugues Bernard