Wine Grape: Ansonica (Inzolia)
Ansonica is a white wine grape, mostly grown in Italy's Tuscany and Sicily regions. In Sicily, it's known as Inzolia and plays a role in a number of DOCs, including Marsala.
Its origins are unclear, with various sources claiming French, Middle Eastern, or Greek roots. Wherever it came from, Ansonica arrived in Sicily centuries ago, and then spread to southern Italy, Sardinia, and the island of Elba around the 16th century.
Synonyms
Also known as Ansolia, Ansolica, Ansora, Anzonica, Inselida, Insolia, Insolia di Palermo, Insora, Inzolia, 'Nzolia, Zolia Bianca
Where
Italy: Calabria, Sicily, Tuscany
Also: Tunisia
Principal Wines
Italy: Calabria: Bivongi DOC; Sicily: Alcamo DOC, Contea di Sclafani DOC, Contessa Entellina DOC, Delia Nivolelli DOC, Erice DOC, Memertino di Milazzo or Mamertino DOC, Marsala DOC, Menfi DOC, Monreale DOC, Riesi DOC, Salaparuta DOC, Sambuca di Sicilia DOC, Santa Margherita di Belice DOC, Sciacca DOC, Vittoria DOC; Tuscany: Ansonica Costa dell'Argentario DOC, Elba DOC, Parrina DOC, Val di Cornia DOC
Characteristics
Color: Straw yellow with green hues, sometimes even golden
Nose: Fruity, Vegetal
Palate: Medium-high alcohol and relatively low acidity
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