Metodo Classico Pas Dosè Alessandro Viola

Metodo Classico Blanc de Blancs Pas Dosé – Alessandro Viola

A mineral and refined sparkling wine

Metodo Classico Blanc de Blancs Pas Dosé by Alessandro Viola is crafted from 100% Catarratto grapes, grown on the calcareous soils of Contrada Fastuchera. The vineyards, planted in 1998, provide elegance and mineral character. Harvest occurs in the first ten days of September, ensuring perfectly balanced grapes. Aging involves 90% stainless steel and 10% oak barrique, producing freshness, precision, and finesse. Only about 3,000 bottles are produced each year, with less than 2 g/l of liquer d’expedition. Contains sulfites.

Sparkling wine history

This Blanc de Blancs Pas Dosé was born from Alessandro Viola’s passion for sparkling wines that express the Catarratto grape and terroir mineral notes. The Traditional Method enhances grapes through slow fermentation and bottle refermentation, creating delicate bubbles and fine perlage, a hallmark of Sicilian artisanal quality.

Vineyard philosophy

Grapes are cultivated following sustainable, natural practices, including spontaneous cover crops, no chemical treatments, and biodiversity preservation. The calcareous soils of Contrada Fastuchera impart mineral freshness and character, evident in every sip.

In the cellar

The Metodo Classico follows a minimal intervention approach, with spontaneous fermentation, partial oak aging, and bottle refermentation on lees. The dosage is extremely low (Pas Dosé, <2 g/l), preserving freshness, tension, and minerality. The result is an elegant, fresh, persistent sparkling wine with fine bubbles and refined perlage.

Tasting notes and food pairings

Colour: straw yellow with green reflections, fine and persistent perlage.
Nose: white flowers, fresh white fruit, yeast, delicate minerality.
Palate: fresh, crisp, elegant, balanced acidity, long and vibrant finish.
Perfect as an aperitif, excellent with seafood, sushi, oysters, light appetizers, and vegetable dishes, or simply enjoyed alone to appreciate its minerality and freshness.

Technical sheet

• Producer: Alessandro Viola

• Country: Sicily – Italy

• Grape: Catarratto

• Style: Metodo Classico Blanc de Blancs Pas Dosé

• Alcohol: 13%

• Aging: 90% stainless steel + 10% oak barrique

• Bottle size: 0,75 L

• Dosage: <2 g/l (Pas Dosé)

• Serving temperature: 6–8 °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.