Sicily
Heila, Alcesti
Press (1)
“I enjoyed the 2023, and the Alcesti Heilà 2024 also deserves your attention: fresh, mineral, and bright, with notes of lemon, pear, and white flowers. Perfect with oysters, grilled fish, or shrimp salad.”
— Patrick Désy, Journal de Montréal, October 10, 2025
— Patrick Désy, Journal de Montréal, October 10, 2025
"Very well made and honestly, a lot of character for the price! The nose draws you in with a saline impression, hints of sea spray and shellfish, along with notes of citrus zest and green olive. Very dry and light, with a lovely texture on the palate and a delicate finish." – Véronique Rivest, La Presse, March 22, 2025. (vintage 2023)
“An authentic Sicilian white, dry and vibrant, with aromas of white fruit and citrus, and a subtle saline finish. Well-crafted and organic — a true pleasure at a great price.” — Patrick Désy, Journal de Montréal, March 28, 2025 (vintage 2023)
"(...) a very good quality-price ratio." – Marc André Gagnon, Vin Québec, March 24, 2025. (vintage 2023)
"This ‘Heila Bianco’ is not a wine that speaks loudly. It whispers, seduces, and you find yourself reaching for another glass." Coup de cœur de Bacchus, the magazine of wine and the art of living – Alain Lebel – Published the week of March 30, 2025 (vintage 2023)
"A refreshing Sicilian white with aromas of lemon, melon, and yellow peach, finishing with a subtle spiciness." — Rouge sur blanc, Québec (Ronald Georges), September 24, 2025 (vintage 2024)
“Heila Bianco 2024 by Alcesti, an organic Sicilia DOC that charms with clarity and freshness: crisp pear, lime, a saline touch, and a sun-kissed citrus finish.” – Alain Label, Fidèle de Bacchus, September 30, 2025
"A wonderful find for lovers of great wines at a good price: Alcesti Heilà 2024, an organic Sicilian wine, perfect with Pasta alla Norma!" – Nathalie Richard, Sommelier, October 1, 2025
“A bright and cheerful Sicilian white. Aromas of peach and orange blossom with a hint of salinity. Soft and lively, with flavors of white fruit, citrus, and almond. Perfect as an aperitif or with shellfish, fish, and mild cheeses. Very reasonably priced.” — Yves Mailloux, Club des Grands Dégustateurs de Grands Vins, October 9, 2025 (2024 vintage)
“Original, elegant, organic and sold at a bargain price — this Sicilian white has everything to win you over!”
— Nadia Fournier, sommelier and wine columnist, October 10, 2025 (vintage 2024)
— Nadia Fournier, sommelier and wine columnist, October 10, 2025 (vintage 2024)
SAQ Code: 15265052
Year: 2024
White wine
Format: 750 ml
Organic white wine
Produced from Grecanico and Catarratto grapes, typical grape varieties of the Sicilian territory, this wine is crafted following traditional methods. Its color is straw yellow, and its captivating aromas evoke the Sicilian climate. Perfect as an aperitif, this wine pairs excellently with Mediterranean dishes, salads, pasta, and grilled foods.
White Wine Sicilia Doc Vegan Wine - Organic Wine
Hèila White embodies our vision of Sicilian white wine, ready to be enjoyed. It's a refreshing blend, perfect for relaxed aperitifs, accentuating the warmth balanced by the winds characteristic of our region. Handpicked grapes, temperature-controlled fermentation, and aging in stainless steel vats ensure its quality.
Yield per hectare: 9100 q.li
Training system: Spalliera
Type of pruning: Guyot
Grapes harvested between the 1st and 8th of September.
During tasting, expect to find a bright straw yellow color with notes of fresh Mediterranean fruits. This young and harmonious wine pairs excellently with appetizers, Mediterranean first courses, salads, and grilled seasonal vegetables.
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