Solerte IGT Terre Siciliane 2023

Wine Description for Solerte IGT Terre Siciliane 2023 by Vino Lauria

Colour & Appearance

Sparkling golden yellow with bright, luminous highlights.

Nose

An intense, warm, and expressive opening. Dense stone fruit notes such as mirabelle plum, apricot, and peach merge with fresh accents of orange, grapefruit, and blood orange. Intoxicating orange blossom and apple blossom meet overripe persimmon. In the background, fennel seed, star anise, clove, as well as a hint of white pepper, dried marjoram, and subtle yeast nuances deliver a complex spice profile.

Palate

On the palate, the wine appears remarkably balanced, eschewing any exuberance in favour of a compact, dense texture. A firm mouthfeel with pithy, refreshing bitter elements sets the tone, onto which the floral notes and citrus aromas cling. Despite moderate acidity, the profile comes across as immensely exciting and focused.

Finish

A rather gentle, delicate finale that closes with dancing impulses of bitter orange and textured salinity.

Terroir & Origin

Shaped by the unique microclimate of western Sicily: The Vino Lauria estate utilizes organically farmed high-altitude sites between 600 and 1,000 metres around Alcamo and Marsala. The cool nights and refreshing sea breeze from the Tyrrhenian Sea impart the grapes with their characteristic freshness and balance.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Single-varietal Zibibbo. A extended skin contact period produces a macerated style (orange wine), translating the grape’s typical aromatic profile into a tactile, masterfully structured composition.

Food Pairings

Pairs perfectly with flavourful Mediterranean cuisine such as grilled eel, prawn ceviche with citrus fruits, couscous with fennel, or piquant aged Pecorino.

Key Features

A fascinating certified organic orange wine that completely reinterprets the usually intensely fragrant Zibibbo grape with a firm, almost tactile structure and fine salinity.