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 the Shiva, Aldo Viola sets entirely new standards.
This wine is a selection of the best Catarratto grapes, produced only in exceptional years. The vineyard management is characterized by meticulous handwork and careful canopy management.
Each vine yields only 300 grams of grapes. After a gentle six-hour pressing, the wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation and is then aged in wood. The wine is bottled unfiltered and without sulfur.
Data sheet
- Grape varieties: Catarratto
- Vineyards: Montelengo, limestone & clay soils, 5 months skin contact
- Harvest: By hand
- Fermentation: spontaneous | wild yeasts
- Ageing: 5 months in stainless steel tanks
- Filtration: no
- SO₂: unsulphured
- Alcohol: 12,5% vol.
- Closure: natural cork
- Drinking temperature: 10-12°C
- Perfect time of consumption: from now – 2030
- Content and price per liter: 0,75 l/(€60/l)
- All winegrowers listed by vinonudo work in their vineyards with compost, organic fertilizers and natural preparations and do not use herbicides, pesticides or artificial fertilizers.
