Solaris

Winemaking

Old-vine Vermentino, Viognier and Muscat provide the fruit for the winemaking process which is inspired by an ancient Georgian technique that has been adapted to the Mediterranean climate and grape varieties. Harvested at peak ripeness, the fruit is fermented as whole clusters in stainless steel tanks involving manual punching of the cap and lengthy, low-temperature fermentation followed by malolactic fermentation and long post-fermentation maceration lasting 3-4 weeks.

Food & Wine Pairings

The freshness of peach and complexity of almond and Seville orange coupled with cooked fruits and light oxidation. Orchard fruits and rose are entwined with sourness and exuberance. Some more mature notes recall the mellow bitterness of Oolong tea.

Quite simply as an aperitif with pistachios, almonds and hazelnuts, , vegetables slow-cooked in a wok, preserved duck, tagine, Reunion-style white fish or Goat’s cheese served with dried apricots.

Tips from the sommelier