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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.

Pacenzia is a mix of elegance, uniqueness, diversity and typicality. Patience (pacènzia in fact) gives its name to this wine, a quality that distinguishes being Sicilian in knowing how to wait for the sun and the passage of time to shape the best grapes of a late harvest.
It belongs to the family of the ''Terra Nera'', on the hills of the Trapani hinterland. Soil type rich in silty-clayey substances, compact and resistant to drought in the area. Perfect for growing both red and white grapes.
This wine is perfect to combine both with medium-aged cheeses and with dry pastries and fruit-based desserts.

Marsala Vergine DOP is the result of centuries of history and a manual harvest of white berried grapes. It is aged 5 years in oak barrels. A Sicilian wine for meditation and with long unexpected taste characteristics.
It belongs to the ''Terra Nera'' category on the hills of the Trapani hinterland, an ideal habitat for the cultivation of both red and white grape vines.
Marsala Vergine has a golden yellow color tending towards amber. The bouquet is as complex and intriguing as its history, made up of work in the fields and peregrinations by sea, the scent of contaminations and perspectives, of shared rituals and dreams come true.

Feu is a blanc de blancs sparkling wine obtained from a particular cuvée of white grapes, Catarratto and Grecanico, coming from the vineyards of Tenute Orestiadi.
It belongs to the ''Terra Nera'' category on the hills of the Trapani hinterland, an ideal habitat for the cultivation of both red and white grape vines.
A Sicilian bubbly perfect for festive and joyful occasions, it gives pleasure and fun from the first fruity sip.

Frappato Mazal Tenute Orestiadi is an autochthonous mono-varietal red wine from grapes grown in the Belìce Valley. It is a soft and well-balanced wine, with a very lively acidity and a velvety, long and persistent finish.
It belongs to the ''Terra Nera'' category on the hills of the Trapani hinterland, an ideal habitat for the cultivation of both red and white grape vines.
It manages perfectly to adapt to the dry and breezy temperatures of Western Sicily.

Perricone Adeni Tenute Orestiadi is one of the six native mono-varietals grown in the Belìce Valley. It is an ample and elegant wine, enriched by mineral notes, berries and delicate hints of cherry.
It belongs to the ''Terra Rossa'' family, in South Western Sicily. Ideal habitat for growing red grape varieties.
Made after various analyzes conducted in the Belìce Valley, this Sicilian red wine is considered at the top of the qualitative pyramid of Tenute Orestiadi, with sumptuous and persistent hints of taste.

Zibibbo Bahar is one of the six autochthonous mono-varietals that best represent the peculiarities and nuances of the Valle del Belìce area.
It is a wine with an intense yellow color, with fruity and floral aromas reminiscent of citrus fruits, peaches and yellow melons, the result is a great taste-olfactory balance.
It belongs to the medium-compact ''Terra Bianca'' category. The dry microclimate with good water retention makes this land the ideal habitat for the cultivation of native white varietals.

Orestiadi Ludovico is the cru of Tenute Orestiadi, produced from Nero d'Avola (90%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) grapes. On the palate it is powerful with a complex, broad and enveloping structure.
It belongs to the ''Terra nera'' family, on the hills of the Trapani hinterland. Soil type rich in silt-clayey substances, compact and resistant to drought in the area. Perfect for growing both red and white grapes.
A full-bodied red wine, perfectly balanced, unmistakable and unforgettable for its olfactory and gustatory richness.

Syrah Paxmentis comes to life from the vineyards of the hilly countryside of Gibellina, in the heart of Western Sicily.
She belongs to the '' Terra nera '' family, on the hills of the Trapani hinterland. Soil type rich in silt-clayey substances, compact and resistant to drought in the area. Perfect for growing both red and white grapes.
Wine produced from lightly dried grapes. The nose offers notes of sweet red fruits, plums, cherries in alcohol and vanilla. On the palate it is austere but offers a sumptuous finish with an intriguing fragrance.

White wine from Carricante and Catarratto on volcanic soil, Etna Bianco is a wine with a scent of white fruit and jasmine flowers with light citrus notes. On the palate it is fresh, pleasant and harmonious.
It falls into the category of ''TerraLavica'', the soil of Etna has made this territory unique for its mineral characteristics, where various natives of the volcano are cultivated.
Product that very much reflects audacity and elegance thanks to its characteristics, with a slightly almondy finish, which gives balance and persistence.

Fresh and young vintage wine
Inzolia Molino a Vento is a well structured wine with a fresh and savory taste, with a long and persistent finish. It presents intense aromas ranging from fruity aromas of green apple to acacia floral.

Frisches und junges Vintage-Grillo
Grillo DOC Molino a Vento is a fresh wine with good acidity and a bouquet of tropical fruits and Mediterranean citrus fruits, with hints of yellow melon.

Young and fresh vintage Syrah
Produced in Gibellina, on the hills of the Belìce Valley, Syrah Molino a Vento Tenute Orestiadi is a wine full of energy, with evident aromas of violet and currant, rich in notes of liquorice and black pepper. On the palate it is full-bodied with harmonious and well-integrated tannins and a pleasant finish of spices and cocoa.

Nerello Mascalese "contemporary"
Produced in the Belìce Valley on sandy soils, Nerello Mascalese Molino a Vento has the characteristic red color tending towards garnet. The aroma is intense with hints of wild berries and delicate spicy notes. On the palate it demonstrates elegance, good structure and excellent harmony.

Young and elegant organic Nero d'Avola
Elegant Nero d'Avola Molino a Vento made exclusively from organically grown grapes. It is a wine with an important structure, soft tannins and intense Mediterranean aromas.

Fresh and young Organic Grillo
Elegant Grillo made exclusively from grapes from organic farming. It is a wine rich in minerality and flavor, full of refined flavors and aromas of Sicilian citrus fruits.

Classic Method Blanc de Blancs
PetraMater is the Classic Method brut of Tenute Orestiadi produced in Gibellina on the hills of the Belìce Valley. It is obtained from pure Carricante grapes grown on white calcareous soil. Fresh, creamy and with a fine and persistent perlage, PetraMater is a fascinating Sicilian sparkling wine with a highly recognizable character, unique and special like the terroir from which it originates.

Etna red wine – Tenuta La Gelsomina
Etna Rosso La Gelsomina by Tenute Orestiadi is an extraordinary blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, the two native red grape varieties of Etna. The volcanic terroir and the warm Sicilian sun make Etna Rosso by Orestiadi a full-bodied, elegant and structured wine.

The red with a typically Mediterranean character
Douar Nero d'Avola from the Tenute Orestiadi winery is a wine that best expresses the characteristics of the main grape variety of Sicily. It comes from careful viticulture and tells the story of the Sicily of wine with its aromas and its strong but elegant character.

White with a typically Mediterranean character
Nissim Grillo from the Tenute Orestiadi winery is a dry white wine that best expresses the characteristics of the terroir of origin. It comes from careful viticulture and tells the story of the Sicily of wine with its aromas of orange blossom and its fresh and slightly mineral character.

The White with the typical imprint of Mediterranean scrub
Kemar Catarratto from the Tenute Orestiadi winery is a dry white wine that enhances the characteristics of the native vine of the Sicilian winemaking tradition with great personality and expressive fidelity. It is born from careful viticulture and tells the story of the Sicily of wine with its aromas of Mediterranean scrub and its fresh and elegant character.