Ansonica

Pronunciation:

/ansˈɔnika/

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Synonym(s):

Inzolia
Ansora
Insolia
Zolia Bianca

COLOUR:

White

Interesting Facts:

Ansonica, originating from the French “sorie” meaning “dark gold,” owes its name to the golden hue the grapes attain when fully ripe.
In Sicily, it is commonly referred to as Inzolia.
Despite its abundance in Sicily, the region isn’t the most suitable environment for it. Inzolia, being a low-acid variety, finds the naturally warm climate of Sicily less than ideal, although it displays remarkable drought resistance.
Optimally, Ansonica thrives under medium and low-expansion training systems such as Guyot and alberello, complemented by short or mixed pruning methods. It matures early, typically reaching ripeness by late August or early September.

Where Can I Find It (Sub-Region, Region, Country):

Tuscany, Italy
Sicily, Italy
Australia

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What To Expect:

Ansonica is the rare example of a naturally tannic white wine. Furthermore, it has low natural acidity, which tends to drop very quickly upon approaching full ripeness.

Elba Ansonica is a medium to full bodied white wine of deep golden hue and delicately herbal, yellow apple, and dried apricot aromas and flavours, with a saline personality and plenty of chewy extract.

The wines of Elba and Giglio to be more concentrated, saline, and alcoholic than Sicilian versions.

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