Alessandro Viola Carricat Orange 2022

Alessandro Viola winery is a small estate of seven hectares planted with Grillo, Nero d'Avola, Syrah, Nerello Mascalese, and Catarratto grapes, producing natural wines near Alcamo, Sicily. Alessandro is one of Sicily's wine masters: he directly oversees every aspect of production, both in the vineyard and the cellar. Alessandro holds degrees both in viticulture and enology. The company philosophy is straightforward: making wine using only grapes. The purest the wine, the better it tastes.

Sicily is Italy's biggest island and region. The Strait of Messina (Stretto di Messina) separates it from the mainland. The capital of Sicily is Palermo, a majestically decadent multicultural city offering one of the richest culinary traditions in Italy.

The history and culture of Sicily are a tapestry of fascinating influences. This complexity is beautifully reflected in the diverse architecture of its cities. In Palermo, for instance, one can witness a unique blend of Arab, Greek, Roman, and Spanish influences, not just in the city's layout but also in its food and local language.

Sicily is Italy's third-biggest wine-producing country, behind Veneto and Tuscany. The quality of Sicilian wines has increased steadily in the past 30 years. Some international grape varietals—mainly chardonnay and syrah—have found a place in Sicilian viticulture, which is traditionally dominated by native varietals such as Nero d'Avola, Catarratto, Grillo, and Inzolia.