Le Mie Origini 2019 Alessandro Viola

Le mie Origini 2019 – Alessandro Viola

A tribute to Alcamo’s roots

Le mie Origini 2019 is made from 100% Catarratto, sourced from 30-year-old vines at 500 meters above sea level on calcareous soils. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in large 25 hl oak casks, it embodies both tradition and elegance. A white wine that is soft, structured, and mineral-driven. Contains sulfites.

The story behind the label

This wine pays homage to family traditions: the name recalls the wine that Alessandro Viola’s grandfather and great-grandfather made in Alcamo. With the 2019 vintage, Alessandro brings back the memory of peasant winemaking, turning an indigenous grape into a bottle that tells a story of heritage and authenticity.

Vineyard philosophy

The vineyard, over 30 years old, lies at 500 m asl on limestone-rich soils. Farming is natural, without chemicals, and biodiversity is preserved through spontaneous grass cover. Harvesting takes place at the end of September, when grapes reach optimal ripeness, ensuring balance, structure, and aromatic intensity.

In the cellar

Winemaking follows a philosophy of minimal intervention: fermentation in stainless steel, aging in large 25 hl oak casks, no heavy filtration or fining. This allows Catarratto to shine with purity and authenticity, expressing both richness and freshness in the glass.

Tasting notes and pairings

Colour: straw yellow with golden reflections.
Nose: white flowers, ripe citrus, herbal touches, mineral undertones.
Palate: elegant, structured, with soft texture and long finish.
Perfect with grilled fish, shellfish, creamy risottos, white meats, and semi-aged cheeses.

Technical sheet

• Producer: Alessandro Viola

• Country: Sicily – Italy

• Vintage: 2019

• Grape variety: Catarratto 100%

• Style: White still wine

• Alcohol: 12.5%

• Fermentation: stainless steel

• Aging: large 25 hl oak casks

• Bottle size: 0.75 L

• Serving temperature: 12–14 °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.