A Sicilian orange wine made from the indigenous Zibibbo grape, which develops its complex aromatic profile through extended skin contact, translating its expressive muscat tones into a saline, almost textile structure.
Bottler: VinoLauria, via San Tommaso 49, 91011 Alcamo (TP) / Italy
In the glass
Colour
Amber with coppery reflections, typical of macerated white wines
Nose
Intense muscat aromatics with notes of apricot, orange zest, dried herbs and a hint of honey
Palate
Dry with a marked tannic structure, saline minerality and complex fruit; the extended skin contact lends texture and depth
Character
An expressive, structured orange wine with rustic elegance and a Mediterranean soul
Pairing
Spicy Sicilian antipasti, mature Pecorino, herb-crusted fish
Notes
Macerated Zibibbo from organically farmed high-altitude vineyards between 600 and 1,000 metres; cool nights and the breeze from the Tyrrhenian Sea preserve a refreshing vibrancy despite the Sicilian sun
Tasting note
Character
A Sicilian orange wine that translates the expressive muscat aromatics of Zibibbo into a saline, almost textile structure. Through extended skin contact, the wine develops complex aromatics and a fascinating tension between fruit, tannin and mineral freshness – a wine with edges, angles and plenty of personality.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes come from the gently rolling hills of Alcamo, 65 kilometres south-west of Palermo, where the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Sicilian sun create a unique terroir. The vineyards of Vino Lauria lie at 600 to 1,000 metres above sea level – a rarity on this island. While other Sicilian estates struggle with the heat, Vito Lauria benefits from cool nights and the sea breeze. The limestone soils shape the white wines, lending them that authentic Mediterranean freshness.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Zibibbo – the Sicilian name for Muscat – is one of the island’s oldest and most aromatic grape varieties. Vito Lauria, a trained oenologist who revived his grandfather’s estate in 2005, vinifies Solerte as a macerated wine: the must remains in contact with the skins for an extended period, giving the wine its complex aromatics, amber depth and structural dimension. An artisanal approach that respects and reinterprets Sicily’s indigenous treasures.
Food Pairings
The saline structure and spicy complexity make Solerte a versatile food companion. It pairs beautifully with Sicilian antipasti featuring preserved vegetables, Caponata or Pasta con le Sarde. It also comes into its own alongside mature Pecorino, fish couscous or spiced dishes from North African cuisine. A wine for explorers and anyone seeking the unexpected.
