"HUGONIS" Cabernet Sauvignon/Nero d‘Avola Rapitalà
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | Rapitalà |
| Denomination | Sicilia Igt |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Grapes | 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Nero d‘Avola |
| Alcohol content | 14,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | PA/3016 |
| Winery headquarter | Rapitalà - Camporeale (PA) - Contrada Rapitalà |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Roast meat, Cold cuts and salami, Pasta all'amatriciana, Caponata, Sliced beef, wild game, Cannelloni, Medium-aged cheeses |
| Region | Sicily (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Sicilia Igt |
Hugonis produced by Rapitalà cellar expresses huge sensations. It encloses all the features of those territories that host both local and international vine varieties. This wine praises the IGT denomination and it is produced with Cabernet Sauvignon and Nero d’ Avola. It is a local red wine that joins the tradition of “Bordeaux” to the one of Sicily. The result is the fusion between the French strength and the softness that characterize the Italian island.
Features of “HUGONIS Cabernet Sauvignon/Nero d’ Avola”
The organoleptic aspect reveals a deep ruby red colour. The perfume is complex but expresses all the typical scents of the variety. The taste is structured, with important tannins and great persistence.
Recommended food pairings while tasting this wine produced by Rapitalà
Excellent with red meat, aged cheese and cold cuts. It goes on well with the savoury dishes of the Mediterranean kitchen. It has to be served at 16°C in a wide wine glass that helps oxygenation.
