Il Brutto Aldo Viola 2023

“Il Brutto” by Aldo Viola originates in the town of Alcamo in the province of Trapani on the beautiful island of Sicily. The winery is family-run: for four generations, the Viola family has passed down knowledge and traditions for the art of winemaking that have led today to a flourishing business producing qualitatively unmatched wine. Aldo Viola is now the representative of the family business, having returned to Sicily after 20 years of various experiences abroad, the last of which was in Denmark, which have shaped him to guide the family business into the future.

The pure Catarratto grapes of “Il Brutto” by Aldo Viola come from vineyards located about 350 meters above sea level and extend over approximately 16 hectares of fully cultivated land; the soil is mainly composed of clay and limestone. Aldo's cultivation philosophy follows the principles of organic farming and is based on three fundamental pillars: excellence, tradition, and eco-sustainability, in order to respect the surrounding ecosystem.vineyards and the natural phases that follow spontaneously for a genuine and juicy raw material. Human intervention in the vineyard is minimal and free from chemical substances. The harvest is manual; in the winery, alcoholic fermentation is spontaneous thanks to indigenous yeasts, as is malolactic fermentation. Sulfites are practically absent and no filtration or clarification is carried out during bottling.

“Il Brutto” by Aldo Viola is golden yellow with brilliant reflections; on the nose, it releases aromas of summer white flowers, citrus, and ripe yellow fruit. On the palate, it is light, agile and vibrant with excellent drinkability that invites glass after glass. Excellent when paired with dishes based on shellfish, fried fish, and smoked salmon; also interesting with seasonal vegetable dishes. A recommended product for romantic aperitifs by the sea at sunset on the beach, enjoying the authentic flavors of Sicily, thanks to meticulous work in the vineyard, so that the potential of this beautiful land can find expression.