The 2019 Elios 'Modus Bibendi' Bianco Macerato is a captivating orange wine that embodies the essence of Sicilian viticulture. Crafted with a commitment to sustainable practices, it offers a unique expression of terroir and a delightful complexity on the palate. This wine showcases a harmonious blend of flavors, making it an excellent choice for both seasoned wine enthusiasts and those new to orange wines.

Composition: A mix of native Sicilian grape varietals. The vines thrive in volcanic soil, contributing to the wine's mineral character.
Winemaking: The wine undergoes a maceration process, which involves skin contact for an extended period, enhancing its aromatic profile and color.
Aging: Aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and vibrancy.

Wine Critic Reviews

Gismondi on Wine (91): Native Sicilians and friends Guido and Nicola joined forces in 2015, leaving their consulting jobs to create Elios, focusing on naturally made, terroir-true wines from their family farms' vineyards that were previously sold off as cheap bulk fruit. This orange is equal parts Catarratto, Zibibbo, and Grillo, off 17 year old vines rooted in calcareous clay soils at 300m. After a native ferment in stainless, with 20 days' skin contact, it remained there on lees until the following spring. The blend brings a welcome richness to this burnished orange wine, with wild orange, wild mint, fresh rosemary, scrubby florals all intertwined on the lightly textural, medium bodied, oily palate. The skin grip is well countered by the Mediterranean flavours, finishing with a saline wash. Allow this to open up and enjoy off the chill, closer to room temperature. (Treve Ring).