Alessandro Viola Blanc de Blancs NV

Alessandro Viola winery is a small estate of 7 hectares planted with Grillo, Nero d'Avola, Syrah, Nerello Mascalese, and Catarratto grapes producing natural wines. It's located near the town of Alcamo. Alessandro is one of Sicily's wine masters: he oversees directly every aspect of production both in the vineyard and in the cellar. Alessandro holds degrees both in viticulture and enology. The company philosophy is very simple: making wine using only grapes. This is due to ethical reasons as well as to the fact that the purest the wine, the better it tastes.

Italy's largest island and most extensive region, Sicily, is a treasure trove of natural wine wonders. Nestled across the Strait of Messina from the mainland, it boasts Palermo as its capital. This city is a melting pot of cultures, where Arab, Greek, Roman, and Spanish influences merge, not just in its mesmerizing architecture but also in its rich culinary heritage, including its thriving natural wine scene.

The island's history is as complex as it is captivating, mirrored in its diverse cultural tapestry. This complexity extends to its viticulture. Sicily ranked as Italy's third largest wine-producing region after Veneto and Tuscany, has seen a remarkable evolution in wine quality over the last three decades.

While international grape varieties like Chardonnay and Syrah are making their mark, the indigenous varietals - Nero d'Avola, Catarratto, Grillo, and Inzolia - truly define Sicilian natural winemaking. These native grapes, thriving in Sicily's unique terroir, give life to natural wines as vibrant and varied as the island.