Sinfonia di Bianco 2020 Alessandro Viola

Sinfonia di Bianco 2020 – Alessandro Viola

A Sicilian white with character

Sinfonia di Bianco 2020 is an orange-style wine made from 100% Grillo, grown in Contrada Pietra Rinosa near the sea. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, six days skin contact, and aging in large chestnut barrels create a structured, savory, and fresh wine with remarkable personality. Contains sulfites.

The story behind the label

Grillo is one of Sicily’s most emblematic grape varieties, known for its body and longevity. With the 2020 vintage, Alessandro Viola sought to highlight its purest expression through natural winemaking. Sinfonia di Bianco represents a modern interpretation of a historic grape, blending tradition and innovation.

Vineyard philosophy

The vineyards, close to the sea, benefit from rich soils and cooling breezes. Farming practices respect biodiversity, with no synthetic inputs and spontaneous cover crops. This natural balance allows the Grillo to ripen evenly, producing pure aromas, bright acidity, and minerality.

In the cellar

Winemaking follows a philosophy of minimal intervention: spontaneous fermentation, no temperature control, six days skin contact, and aging in large chestnut barrels. The unusual use of chestnut wood enriches the wine while preserving varietal integrity. Unfiltered and unfined, it retains a full body and complex aromatic profile.

Tasting notes and food pairings

Colour: golden yellow with amber hues.
Nose: ripe citrus, Mediterranean herbs, light balsamic notes.
Palate: full-bodied, with vibrant acidity, savory and long finish.
Excellent with structured seafood dishes, aged cheeses, white meats, and Mediterranean vegetarian cuisine.

Technical sheet

• Producer: Alessandro Viola

• Country: Sicily – Italy

• Vintage: 2020

• Grape variety: Grillo 100%

• Style: Skin-contact white

• Alcohol: 13.5%

• Fermentation: spontaneous, 6 days skin contact

• Aging: large chestnut barrels

• 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.