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Family-ownedFourth Generation

Aldo Viola

Sicilia, Italiaaldoviola.it ↗

Storia

Winemaking had already been part of Aldo Viola's family for decades, with traditions and knowledge passed down through four generations. Young and ambitious, Aldo first gained knowledge and experience in Europe before returning home, determined to make ideal local wines using traditional methods.

Four generationsWinemaking traditions and knowledge passed down within Aldo Viola's family.
Early careerAldo Viola gained knowledge and experience in Europe.
Return homeAldo Viola returned home determined to make ideal local wines using traditional methods.

Terroir

The Valdo family's vineyards are located in Trapani, a well-known wine region in Sicily, covering around 16 ha.

Vinificazione

Native Yeast FermentationFermentation relies on native yeasts.
Natural Malolactic FermentationMalolactic fermentation occurs naturally.
Minimal SulfitesSulfites are used only sparingly.
Unfiltered BottlingWines are bottled without filtration to preserve their natural character.
Organic FarmingVineyards follow organic farming standards, with each variety grown with environmental sustainability in mind.

Each variety is grown with environmental sustainability in mind, and the vineyards follow organic farming standards.

Fermentation uses native yeasts, while malolactic fermentation occurs naturally. Sulfites are used only sparingly, and the wines are bottled without filtration to preserve their natural character. Aldo Viola produces a small, niche range of just over 10,000 bottles each year.

Filosofia

Aldo Viola describes its approach as guided by three principles: "excellence," "tradition," and "environmental purity." The winery is sometimes described as a "one-man winery," reflecting the central role of Aldo Viola himself.

Vini

Krimiso Catarratto Terre Siciliane IGT wine — Aldo Viola winery — Dionysus

Krimiso Catarratto Terre Siciliane IGT

Catarratto
Orange
Moretto Terre Siciliane IGT wine — Aldo Viola winery — Dionysus

Moretto Terre Siciliane IGT

Syrah, Nerello Mascalese, Perricone
Red
Biancoviola Terre Siciliane IGT wine — Aldo Viola winery — Dionysus

Biancoviola Terre Siciliane IGT

Grillo, Catarratto, Garganega
White
Coccinella Syrah Terre Siciliane IGT wine — Aldo Viola winery — Dionysus

Coccinella Syrah Terre Siciliane IGT

Syrah
Red
Egesta Grillo Terre Siciliane IGT wine — Aldo Viola winery — Dionysus

Egesta Grillo Terre Siciliane IGT

Grillo
Orange
Perrico Perricone Terre Siciliane IGT wine — Aldo Viola winery — Dionysus

Perrico Perricone Terre Siciliane IGT

Perricone
Red