The project was marred by further problems with record companies but eventually evolved into "Viaggio in Italia" (a title shared with Goethe's "Italian Journey" and Rossellini's "Journey to Italy"), released in 2003 on the independent label NuN. The album opens with a solo interpretation of the new composition "Come un sigillo" with music by Battiato and lyrics by philosopher Manlio Sgalambro, originally recorded as a duet with the composer on his 2002 album "Fleurs 3". The "Viaggio in Italia" album brought Alice back to the Top 20 in Italy, peaking at No. 16 in September 2003.