In the glass
Aroma: almond blossom, lemon, pear, herbal
Palate: citrus, apple, almond, clean mineral
Rapitala's varietal Catarratto from the Alcamo DOC shows the variety's almond-citrus freshness from high-altitude Camporeale vines with a cleaner, more mineral profile than coastal examples.
What it pairs with
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Tonno alla messinese
Almond and citrus notes complement Sicilian-style tuna with caper-tomato sauce. -
Pasta con cavolfiore e acciughe
Catarratto's almond-herbal character suits cauliflower and anchovy pasta. -
Frittata di verdure
A Sicilian summer white wine for vegetable omelettes and light lunch dishes.
How to serve Rapitala Catarratto
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Tonno alla messinese, Pasta con cavolfiore e acciughe, Frittata di verdure. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Rapitala produces Catarratto from their Camporeale estate as a varietal expression of Sicily's most planted white grape in the Alcamo DOC, showcasing the variety's cleaner, more mineral potential from high-altitude inland vineyards.
- 1998 — First varietal Alcamo DOC Catarratto from the Rapitala Camporeale estate
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta Rapitala
- Grapes
- Catarratto (100%)
- Classification
- Alcamo DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; low-temperature fermentation
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 10-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
Frequently asked about Rapitala Catarratto
What does Rapitala Catarratto taste like?
On the nose, almond blossom, lemon, pear, herbal. On the palate, citrus, apple, almond, clean mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean, almond-mineral finish. Rapitala's varietal Catarratto from the Alcamo DOC shows the variety's almond-citrus freshness from high-altitude Camporeale vines with a cleaner, more mineral profile than coastal examples.
When should I drink Rapitala Catarratto?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Rapitala Catarratto?
Tonno alla messinese is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pasta con cavolfiore e acciughe and Frittata di verdure. Almond and citrus notes complement Sicilian-style tuna with caper-tomato sauce.
What grapes are in Rapitala Catarratto?
The blend is Catarratto (100%). The wine is classified as Alcamo DOC.