Rosso Isi 2023 – Alessandro Viola
Region: Sicily, Italy (Trapani province, Mount Bonifato)
Grapes: 60% Nero d’Avola & 40% Nerello Mascalese from organically farmed vineyards (~250–700 m elevation, limestone-sand-clay soils)
Vintage: 2023 (current release)
Alcohol: ~12.5% ABV
Bottle Size: 75 cl
Appellation: Terre Siciliane IGT
Style: Light-bodied, expressive natural red
🌿 Viticulture & Winemaking
Hand-harvested and organically farmed, the grapes undergo a natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts after ~4–6 days maceration on skins. The wine is aged for ~6–7 months in stainless steel, bottled unfiltered and unfined, with just a minimal SO₂ addition (~20 mg/L) at bottling .
🍒 Tasting Notes
Bright and alluring, Rosso Isi offers fresh cherry, raspberry, and dusty blackberry aromas, accentuated by an herbal hint of oregano and black olives. The palate is juicy, with energetic acidity, vibrant red and black fruit, and a subtle zing—a lively finish with a playful edge .
🍽️ Food Pairing
Serve gently chilled (14–16 °C). Ideal with charcuterie, grilled vegetables, pasta, pizza, or picnic fare—versatile, refreshing, and easygoing .
🌟 Why We Love It
Alessandro Viola crafts Rosso Isi with a pure, low-intervention philosophy: it's a joyful and quaffable expression of Sicilian terroir. Bright, mineral and unfiltered, it's perfect for those seeking natural, flavorful and drinkable reds.
🛒 Shop Summary
Blend: 60% Nero d’Avola / 40% Nerello MascaleseVinification: Native yeast fermentation, stainless steel aging, minimal SO₂, unfined/unfilteredProfile: Juicy red + black fruit, herbal lift, fresh acidity
Serve: 14–16 °C — drink now through 2026
Rosso Isi 2023 – Alessandro Viola
Region: Sicily, Italy (Trapani province, Mount Bonifato)
Grapes: 60% Nero d’Avola & 40% Nerello Mascalese from organically farmed vineyards (~250–700 m elevation, limestone-sand-clay soils)
Vintage: 2023 (current release)
Alcohol: ~12.5% ABV
Bottle Size: 75 cl
Appellation: Terre Siciliane IGT
Style: Light-bodied, expressive natural red
🌿 Viticulture & Winemaking
Hand-harvested and organically farmed, the grapes undergo a natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts after ~4–6 days maceration on skins. The wine is aged for ~6–7 months in stainless steel, bottled unfiltered and unfined, with just a minimal SO₂ addition (~20 mg/L) at bottling .
🍒 Tasting Notes
Bright and alluring, Rosso Isi offers fresh cherry, raspberry, and dusty blackberry aromas, accentuated by an herbal hint of oregano and black olives. The palate is juicy, with energetic acidity, vibrant red and black fruit, and a subtle zing—a lively finish with a playful edge .
🍽️ Food Pairing
Serve gently chilled (14–16 °C). Ideal with charcuterie, grilled vegetables, pasta, pizza, or picnic fare—versatile, refreshing, and easygoing .
🌟 Why We Love It
Alessandro Viola crafts Rosso Isi with a pure, low-intervention philosophy: it's a joyful and quaffable expression of Sicilian terroir. Bright, mineral and unfiltered, it's perfect for those seeking natural, flavorful and drinkable reds.
🛒 Shop Summary
Blend: 60% Nero d’Avola / 40% Nerello MascaleseVinification: Native yeast fermentation, stainless steel aging, minimal SO₂, unfined/unfilteredProfile: Juicy red + black fruit, herbal lift, fresh acidity
Serve: 14–16 °C — drink now through 2026
