White Wines

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.

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.

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. 

Carricante dell'Etna organic wine
Enrico IV by Valenti cellars is a pure Carricante with the characteristics of this white grape variety typical of Etna. An organic white wine of exceptional finesse and volcanic character, perfect for fresh aperitifs.

Nerello Mascalese vinified in white
L'Innesto by Valenti is a dry white wine made from Nerello Mascalese grapes. An organic wine, L'Innesto is characterized by a marked minerality. Its bouquet is rich in aromas and its great refinement makes it ideal for any occasion.

Carricante wine "Orange wine"
The Ciuri di lava wine from Valenti cellars is born from the lava terroir of Etna, a dry white wine made from 100% Carricante grapes. Its peculiarity is its amber color, so much so that it is defined as "Orange wine".

Etna Bianco DOC
Enrico IV Contrada Santo Spirito by Valenti is a Carricante wine from Etna that ages in barrique. A quality white wine, with good structure, aromatically rich.