Region: Sicily (Alcamo), Italy
Grapes: 100% Catarratto
Body: Medium
Notes: Bruised yellow apple, dried apricot, preserved lemon, sea salt, dried Mediterranean herbs, wild orange blossom, and a touch of crushed almond, with vibrant driving acidity, fine phenolic texture, and a long, chalky mineral finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, grilled octopus, couscous alla Trapanese, roasted swordfish, sheep's milk pecorino, or wild fennel sausage
The Producer
Alessandro Viola is a small-scale, legendary natural winemaker operating near Alcamo in northwestern Sicily. Armed with a degree in viticulture and enology, Viola quickly rejected commercial industrial practices in favor of pure, zero-additive winemaking that honors Sicilian traditions. He farms small, high-altitude parcels organically and biodynamically, rooted primarily in limestone and clay soils that capture maritime ocean breezes. In the cellar, Viola’s rule is absolute: nothing added, nothing removed. Fermentations occur spontaneously with native yeasts, aging takes place in neutral oak, chestnut casks, or stainless steel, and wines are bottled unfined, unfiltered, and strictly zero-zero with no added sulfur.
The Wine
"Trebien" is Alessandro Viola’s signature, highly soulful expression of Catarratto grown on the chalky hillsides of Alcamo. Hand-harvested from organically farmed vines, the grapes undergo a short period of skin contact (around 3 to 7 days) during spontaneous fermentation with wild ambient yeasts, imparting a deep golden hue and rich textural structure without heavy extraction. Aged on its fine lees in neutral chestnut barrels and stainless steel, the 2025 vintage balances vibrant, sun-drenched Mediterranean citrus and orchard fruit with high-toned coastal salinity, fine phenolic grip, and a driving, bone-dry mineral finish.
Region: Sicily (Alcamo), Italy
Grapes: 100% Catarratto
Body: Medium
Notes: Bruised yellow apple, dried apricot, preserved lemon, sea salt, dried Mediterranean herbs, wild orange blossom, and a touch of crushed almond, with vibrant driving acidity, fine phenolic texture, and a long, chalky mineral finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, grilled octopus, couscous alla Trapanese, roasted swordfish, sheep's milk pecorino, or wild fennel sausage
The Producer
Alessandro Viola is a small-scale, legendary natural winemaker operating near Alcamo in northwestern Sicily. Armed with a degree in viticulture and enology, Viola quickly rejected commercial industrial practices in favor of pure, zero-additive winemaking that honors Sicilian traditions. He farms small, high-altitude parcels organically and biodynamically, rooted primarily in limestone and clay soils that capture maritime ocean breezes. In the cellar, Viola’s rule is absolute: nothing added, nothing removed. Fermentations occur spontaneously with native yeasts, aging takes place in neutral oak, chestnut casks, or stainless steel, and wines are bottled unfined, unfiltered, and strictly zero-zero with no added sulfur.
The Wine
"Trebien" is Alessandro Viola’s signature, highly soulful expression of Catarratto grown on the chalky hillsides of Alcamo. Hand-harvested from organically farmed vines, the grapes undergo a short period of skin contact (around 3 to 7 days) during spontaneous fermentation with wild ambient yeasts, imparting a deep golden hue and rich textural structure without heavy extraction. Aged on its fine lees in neutral chestnut barrels and stainless steel, the 2025 vintage balances vibrant, sun-drenched Mediterranean citrus and orchard fruit with high-toned coastal salinity, fine phenolic grip, and a driving, bone-dry mineral finish.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.