Torrontes is a highly flavoured variety. And as is so often the case with quite expressive varieties, a little maceration time is also worthwhile with Torrontes. "Not much at all, says Lucas Pfister from 40/40, a few days are enough. It's just about adding a few alternative flavours to its floral...
Malbec is one of the few grape varieties that enjoys a better reputation in a new location - in its case Argentina - than in its actual homeland (Bordeaux). The reason for this has less to do with its quality and more to do with the fact that it did not survive the freezing cold French spring of ...
The most traditional of all Argentinian cuvées. Malbec is the much better known part of it: The variety originally comes from Bordeaux, where it is now only found sporadically due to its sensitivity to climatic caprices. It is bottled somewhat more frequently in neighbouring Cahors. However, its ...
The Biancoviola is the white counterpart to the red Moretto. It is made from three grape varieties grown in three vastly different vineyards, far from each other. The grapes for the Grillo ripen in the inland hills around Segesta, the Grecanico vines take root in Sicily's wild west, while the Cat...
A frizzante from Catarratto by Aldo Viola. Produced according to the metodo ancestrale, i.e. by secondary fermentation in the bottle without subsequent disgorging and dosing.
There are several possible explanations for the BRUTTO (Italian for ugly) in the name and the duck on the label.
Firstly...
Datenblatt
Rebsorte: Nerello Mascalese, Syrah, Perricone
Weingarten: Sand- & Tonböden
Lese: Per Hand
Vergärung: Rifermentato, Zeitgärung in der Flasche
Ausbau: Zweitgärung in der Flasche, nicht degorgiert
Filtration: Nein
SO₂: Ungeschwefelt
Alkoholgehalt: 13% vol.
Verschluss: Naturk...
Egesta is one of the most outstanding white wines of Sicily. It is made from 100% Grillo, a variety that is closely associated with Sicily, yet it seems it didn’t originally come from the island. It was probably only planted after the phylloxera devastation in Sicily, but since then, it has taken...
The Guarini Coccinella is the result of Aldo Viola's passion for Syrah. Convinced that the variety could deliver excellent results even in Sicily, if grown in well-ventilated, north-facing locations, he embarked on a search over two decades ago and found the perfect spot in Feudo Guarini, a tiny ...
Cataratto has always been the workhorse among the island's white grape varieties. Only recently has there been a small number of winegrowers who have really got to the bottom of the character of Catarratto and are breaking new ground.
Aldo Viola's Montelongo Catarratto vineyard is located in a no...
While Syrah plays a significant role also in the Moretto, it shares this status equally with Perricone and Nerello Mascalese. The latter has gained recognition beyond Sicily, thanks to the success stories of Etna wines. Perricone, however, remains relatively unknown, though that will soon change....
The Guarini Plus is a result of Aldo Viola's passion for Syrah. He was convinced that the variety could produce excellent results in Sicily when grown in well-ventilated, north-facing vineyards. So, over two decades ago, he set out in search of the perfect site and found it in Feudo Guarini, a ti...
Although Aldo Viola's home is in Sicily, he frequently looks beyond the island, especially towards France. This is made easier by his personal connection, as he has lived there several times and practically absorbed the language with his mother's milk (his mother is from France).
The Saignée is a...
Catarratto has long been considered the workhorse of Sicily’s white grape varieties, and for many years, this was reflected in its flavor profile. However, in recent years, a small number of winemakers have begun to explore the true character of Catarratto, charting new paths in the process.
With...
Carmenère originally comes from Bordeaux. There, this red grape variety once contended for the top spot in quality with Cabernet Sauvignon, before disappearing entirely from the French wine region as a consequence of the phylloxera invasion and the difficulty in finding suitable rootstocks for i...