Carricat 2022 Alessandro Viola

Carricat 2022 – Alessandro Viola

A fresh and authentic Sicilian white

Carricat 2022 is a harmonious blend of Carricante and Catarratto, two native Sicilian grapes. Aged in fiberglass tanks, it preserves fresh, clean aromas and expresses elegance and precision. The wine is light yet structured, balanced, and immediately appealing, reflecting both the freshness of the grapes and the mineral character of the volcanic soils. Contains sulfites.

Wine history

Carricat 2022 represents Alessandro Viola’s dedication to highlighting historic Sicilian varieties. The 2022 harvest yielded perfectly mature, healthy grapes, carefully selected to preserve freshness and minerality. This wine aims to tell the story of modern Sicily, combining tradition and innovation while respecting the purity of the fruit.

Vineyard philosophy

The vineyards benefit from sunny exposures and constant winds, which help maintain freshness and acidity. Farming follows natural and sustainable principles: spontaneous cover crops, no chemicals, and full respect for biodiversity. These practices allow the grapes to develop pure aromas, balanced acidity, and natural minerality, ensuring a wine of high quality.

In the cellar

Carricat is vinified following a minimal intervention philosophy: spontaneous fermentation, aging in fiberglass tanks that preserve aromas and freshness, and no filtration or fining. The result is a fresh, elegant, and versatile white wine that reflects the true character of the grape varieties and the territory.

Tasting notes and food pairings

Colour: bright straw yellow with greenish reflections.
Nose: fresh citrus, white flowers, Mediterranean herbs, subtle mineral notes.
Palate: fresh, savory, soft, with balanced acidity and a clean, persistent finish.
Pairs perfectly with seafood starters, light grilled fish, summer salads, vegetable pasta, vegetarian dishes, and light Mediterranean cuisine.

Technical sheet

• Producer: Alessandro Viola

• Country: Sicily – Italy

• Vintage: 2022

• Grapes: Carricante and Catarratto

• Style: White still wine

• Alcohol: 11.5%

• Aging: fiberglass tanks

• Bottle size: 0.75 L

• Serving temperature: 10–12 °C

• Note: Contains sulfites

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Cantina Viola in Alcamo: the heart of Sicilian wine

A family story and passion

In Alcamo, halfway between Trapani and Palermo, the Viola family has always nurtured a profound bond with wine and with its land. The father of Aldo and Alessandro was a winegrower, cultivating grapes mostly for sale, yet there was always a bottle of homemade wine on the family table. That constant presence shaped the children, who later decided to transform this heritage into their own professional path. Alessandro, after graduating in oenology and viticulture, gained experience in Piedmont and on Mount Etna, two regions that deeply influenced his vision. Thus, family tradition merged with a modern approach, offering a new interpretation of Sicilian viticulture focused on authenticity and respect for the land.

Philosophy in the vineyard: nature as the protagonist

At the end of the 1990s, while Sicilian wine production was dominated by technology and the pursuit of quantity, Alessandro Viola took the opposite route. He embraced a philosophy of subtractive viticulture, where the goal is not to control nature but to let it speak freely. His vineyards, located between Contrada Fastuchera and Contrada Pietra Rinosa, reflect this idea: seven hectares farmed with natural cover crops, free of invasive chemicals, and minimal intervention. For Viola, the vineyard is not just cultivated land but a living ecosystem, where natural balances enhance the quality of the final wines.

In the cellar: essentiality and authenticity

The same philosophy continues inside the winery. Every vinification is handled with simplicity, without excessive technology or artificial adjustments. The main aim is to preserve the identity of the grapes and the uniqueness of each terroir. Varieties such as Catarratto, Grillo, Nero d’Avola, Syrah and Nerello Mascalese are transformed into wines that tell not just the story of a grape, but also of the place they come from. Spontaneous fermentation and minimal manipulation ensure wines that are sincere, expressive, and faithful to the principle of natural purity.

Territory and varietals: between limestone and clay

Viola’s vineyards are divided between two very different sites. In Contrada Fastuchera, at around 400 meters above sea level, limestone soils and the presence of Mount Bonifato bring freshness and minerality. In Contrada Pietra Rinosa, clay soils and different altitudes give structure and depth. This dual character is reflected in the wines, which combine elegance, balance, and long aging potential. Each bottle thus becomes an authentic expression of Sicily, showing what the island can achieve when nature is allowed to tell its story.