# Sun-Ripened Mediterranean Apéritifs Solare is a Refreshing, Modern Choice for Relaxed Celebrations By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-02-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solare References: [thespiritsbusiness](https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2026/02/freixenet-moves-into-aperitifs-with-solare/)  Spanish sparkling wine producer [Freixenet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freixenet) is venturing into the spritz category with [Solare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-time-piadina), an all-new apéritif made from sun-ripened citrus fruits. With conscious alcohol consumption on the rise and drinkers desiring mindful, low-key options that let them enjoy relaxed celebrations without overindulging, Solare fits the bill as a refreshing, modern option for everyday celebrations. Bottled at 11% ABV, this Mediterranean apéritif features the natural flavors of Spanish lemon and clementine, with notes of rosemary and thyme. The recommended Solare Spritz serve is made by combining three parts of Freixenet cava with two parts Solare and one part sparkling water over ice, garnished with a lemon. Solare is coming to more than a dozen countries around the world, and an [alcohol-free version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-spritz-blood-orange) of the product is set to launch in June. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 65% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Low-alcohol Premiumization:** Growing consumer preference for flavorful, lower-ABV options creates room for premium spritz variants and hybrid wine-aperitif formats. - **Mediterranean Flavor Revival:** A resurgence of sun-forward citrus and Mediterranean botanicals suggests new product lines centered on terroir-driven apéritifs and regional ingredient sourcing. - **Mindful Celebration Rituals:** Evolving social norms toward moderation open pathways for ritualized, low-ABV occasion beverages that emphasize taste and conviviality over intoxication. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Alcohol:** Established wine and spirits producers can be disrupted by hybridized sparkling apéritifs that blend cava production with novel citrus-forward formulations. - **Non-alcoholic Drinks:** The emergence of alcohol-free versions indicates potential for sophisticated zero-proof alternatives that replicate bitter-sweet spritz profiles and ceremonial serving rituals. - **Hospitality & Events:** Casual dining and event operators may reconfigure menus and beverage programs around low-ABV, shareable spritz formats to cater to moderation-minded guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bottled Italian Spritz Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aperol-spritz-rtd.md) - [THC-Infused Aperitifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spritz-by-cann.md) - [Ultra-Luxury Mexican Tequilas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-volteo.md) - [Multi-Serve Non-Alcoholic Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonalcoholic-cocktails-by-ish.md) - [Italian Aperitivo Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doladira-aperitivo.md) - [Garden-Fresh Bottled Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardenista.md) - [Sustainably Crafted Rums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flor-de-cana-rums.md) - [Hospitality-Inspired Bourbon Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-fitzgerald-x-gail-simmons.md) - [Ready-to-Drink Agua Fresca Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/langers-agua-fresca.md)