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Tenuta Rapitalà 2003 Solinero Syrah (Sicilia)
- $41
Gorgeous, rich and velvety, this Syrah boasts blueberry, almond, pistachio and delicate menthol notes that are usually difficult to draw out in hot climates. A flavor-rich and commanding wine with silky tannins. Imported by Frederick Wildman & Sons, Ltd.
— M.L.
(7/1/2006)
Tenuta Rapitalà 2005 Solinero Syrah (Sicilia)
- $44
Solinero is a Syrah from Sicily that offers both the richness and meatiness attributed to the variety. The wine boasts deep aromatics of black cherry, blueberry, bacon fat, dark chocolate and India spice. It’s thick and concentrated with great intensity and length.
— M.L.
(2/1/2009)
Tenuta Rapitalà 2008 Hugonis Red (Sicilia)
- $45
Hugonis is a 50-50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Nero d’Avola, with balanced fruit, spice, chocolate, leather and a modern, creamy endnote. This is an appealing wine that would pair beautifully with steak or pork chops.
— M.L.
(4/1/2012)
Tenuta Rapitalà 2007 Grand Cru Chardonnay (Sicilia)
- $38
Here’s a luminous and bright Chardonnay with a well-balanced aromatic offering that spans from toasted nut to chalky mineral to exotic fruit. Overall, the wine tastes smooth and creamy, but there are a few sharp points of acidity that help move it along the palate. It’s a sophisticated white wine in a very elegant bottle.
— M.L.
(7/1/2010)
Tenuta Rapitalà 2009 Nadir Syrah (Sicilia)
- Editors' Choice
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- $16
Nadir is an impressive rendition of Syrah that delivers round, sweet aromas of blackberry, cherry, rum cake and smoked bacon. The high quality of the mouthfeel also sets this wine apart: It is soft, modern and very rich.
— M.L.
(4/1/2012)
Tenuta Rapitalà 2000 Solinero Syrah (Sicilia)
A huge, black fruit flavored wine, and based on 100% Syrah. It has power, tannins, concentration, solidity. There is no question this is one blockbuster of a wine.
— R.V.
(10/1/2003)
Tenuta Rapitalà 2006 Hugonis Red (Sicilia)
- $40
Hugonis is a 50-50 blend of Nero d’Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon with intense aromas of exotic spice, cherry fruit, black olive, molasses, maple syrup and smoked ham. You’ll taste Cabernet’s distinctive flavors of green herbs and dried mint, but you’ll also get the tart succulence of the Nero d’Avola grape.
— M.L.
(2/1/2009)
Tenuta Rapitalà 2006 Nadir Syrah (Sicilia)
- $16
Full and ripe with generous aromas of red berry and chocolate, Nadir (a 100% Syrah from Sicily) is a well-crafted wine with chewy, soft tannins and a rich texture. The wine is yielding and succulent with an impressive emphasis on its softness and roundness. It offers excellent value for your money.
— M.L.
(2/1/2009)
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