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Is a synthesis of the Tenuta’s philosophy, expressing with its strong personality the uniqueness of the area. The selection of the grapes from the most celebrated vine parcels, the vinification techniques which enhance its typicity and the prestigious bottle with the relief of the ancient noble coat of arms of the Bernard de la Gatinais family make Conte Hugues the symbolic wine of Rapitalà.

Hugonis with its powerful and austere style is the most prized product of the Tenuta. The seal of Hugonis Bernardi - a knight in armour with two lions - which appears on the label, is the coat-of-arms of the family of Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais

Catarratto and chardonnay grapes give this wine fresh Mediterranean scents and a savoury, elegant flavour with a typical hint of bitter almonds. Piano Maltese is the heart of the Tenuta Rapitalà, gentle hills at between 300 and 600 metres altitude, which, because of their history, terrain and climate endow wines with a special character. 

A document of 1340 chronicles a dispute before the royal, court concerning the possession of a particularly sought after fief in the district of "Casalj Rabitallavi”. This was the ancient name of Tenuta Rapitalà. Vigna Casalj di Rapitalà is a Sicilian white wine made from Catarratto grapes, with clear Mediterranean references of sage, tomato leaf and capers. The terroir gives it freshness and minerality.

Some rain during the early part of 2003 restored the soil’s water reserves. The flowering and the setting followed their normal course. The summer was very hot and dry, but growth developed steadily. The vines, for long periods close to stress conditions, acquired a rich reserve of polyphenols enhanced by a sunny and airy August which enabled them to reach full phenolic maturation.

The nero d'Avola vinified on its own gives this wine an exciting red colour, an aroma of ripe fruit and a typical, deep, balanced flavour.

The vineyards where we select the grapes for the production of Nuhar (flower in Arabic) are cultivated at the heart of the mountain which overlooks the Tenuta and from which rises the river “Rabidh Allah". 

The 100% nero d’Avola gives this wine an exciting red colour, an aroma of ripe fruit and a typical, deep, balanced flavour. Piano Maltese is the heart of the Tenuta Rapitalà, gentle hills of between 300 and 600 metres altitude, which, because of their history, terrain and climate endow wines with a special character. 

Within Tenuta Rapitalà, at about 400 metres above sea level, there is some land where dark clay alternates with tufaceous sand. It is here that is nurtured the unmistakeable character of the Syrah, from the grapes of which is born Nadir, the opposite of Zenith. A wine which takes its name from the Arab Nazir meaning deep, rare, precious.

The terroir and the vineyard: this wine developed from a project which had as its objective the extraction of the maximum expression of terroir in terms of the intensity of the organoleptic characteristics present in the wine.

Obtained from hand-picked Primitivo grapes, Tenute Chiaromonte's Nigredo is an Apulian wine whose sweetness is perfectly balanced by a natural juiciness.

Primitivo Muro Sant'Angelo Contrada Barbatto - Tenute Chiaromonte
Contrada Barbatto Muro Sant'Angelo is a niche edition of the Primitivo DOC Gioia del Colle by Tenute Chiaromonte. It comes from grapes grown in a small vineyard of ancient trees. The color is deep red. The aromas are those of plum jam and bitter chocolate that barely covers the smoky notes. Do not miss the typical scents of the Mediterranean maquis. On the palate it is cherry-like, deep and intense, with very soft tannins.

Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC Muro Sant'Angelo - Tenute Chiaromonte
Muro Sant'Angelo by Tenute Chiaromonte is a 100% Primitivo which has obtained the Gioia del Colle DOC recognition for its unique characteristics. Intense red wine, with spicy and fruity aromas of plum and small black fruits. Impact on the palate, volume without sagging, excellent acidity that well balances the typical sweetness of the vine. Pleasant finish, poured by notes of chocolate and licorice.

Sweet Red Wine Donna Carlotta - Chiaromonte Estates
Blend of Primitivo and Aleatico grapes, Donna Carlotta by Tenute Chiaromonte is a sweet red wine with a bright ruby colour. The floral notes of rose and the fruity olfactory textures of black cherry and plum jam blend with a delicate sweetness.

Certified Organic Primitivo Mascherone Wine
Fresh, savory and tannic, Primitivo Mascherone by Tenute Chiaromonte is an extraordinary organic Apulian red wine with great character and a very rich aromatic bouquet. So named for the early harvest of this ancient vine, Primitivo Mascherone is a red wine that gives emotions.