Brand

Solaro

Solaro is an Italian brand that celebrates the island of Capri through a premium gin (Capri Gin) made with Mediterranean botanicals foraged locally and presented in handcrafted ceramic bottles.
  • Capri · Campania · Italy
  • Since 2021

Solaro

Meet the producer

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The story
Solaro was born as a project tied to Capri's identity and craftsmanship: the brand offers a gin that evokes the territory by gathering local botanicals and promoting Italian suppliers and artisans. Specialized sources indicate the product was launched recently (launch year reported in some sources: 2021) and that distillation takes place in Campania at local distillery facilities.
Production philosophy
To enhance the territory of Capri and Italian artisanal tradition by using local ingredients, packaging produced by craftsmen and production practices attentive to sustainability and the support of local communities.
Territory
Island of Capri and surrounding area (Amalfi Coast / Sorrentine Peninsula), Campania, Italy
Awards and recognition
Among reported recognitions: Double Gold SFWSC 2022; Silver IWSA 2022; Silver Pentawards; finalist Innovation of the Year BarAwards (2021-2022).
Production method
Gin distilled with hand-selected Mediterranean botanicals; production and bottling carried out in Italy. The bottles are handcrafted ceramic, hand-painted by local artisans. Sources indicate distillation occurs in the province of Salerno at a local distillery.
Distillation
steam distillation
Characteristics
Type
Brand
City
Capri
Categories
  • artisan gin
  • Mediterranean gin
  • Capri gin
  • premium brand
Raw materials
  • neutral grain spirit (grain / cereals)
  • juniper berries
  • zagara (lemon blossom)
  • lemon peels and leaves (Amalfi Coast)
  • myrtle (Sorrento)
  • Arabica coffee (roasting notes)
Representative products
  • Capri Gin 50cl - Refill - Solaro
  • Capri Gin 70cl - Sete - Solaro
What makes it distinctive
  • Handmade ceramic bottles crafted by Italian artisans
  • Local botanicals harvested on the island of Capri and surrounding region
  • Declared approach to sustainability and support for local artisans/associations
  • Mediterranean aromatic profile: citrus, zagara, myrtle and a touch of coffee

Products from Solaro

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