Rapitala, Nero D'Avola "Alto Reale" Sicily, Italy 2024 biodynamic it has length and finesse

it has length and finesse

32% Merlot

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

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

The wine was first labelled with this name in 1966 and constant work on developing its quality has resulted in its achieving the level of a Médoc Grand Cru Classé

Rapitala, Nero D'Avola "Alto Reale" Sicily, Italy 2024 biodynamic it has length and finesseNero 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