2
Key regions
3
Pairings
4
Synonyms
Inzolia is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Sicily, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for nut, citrus, herbal and floral.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Sicily and Tuscany.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for prefers warmer climates.
It blends readily with Catarratto and Grillo.
Watch for the synonyms: Ansonica, Ansonica Bianca, Insolia and Nzolia.
At the table it suits risotto with mushrooms and walnuts, salmon sashimi and steamed clams with butter.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
01
risotto with mushrooms and walnuts
02
salmon sashimi
03
steamed clams with butter
Also labelled.
Ansonica, Ansonica Bianca, Insolia, Nzolia.
Bottles to look for.
- Altura Isola del Giglio 'Ansonaco Carfagna' Maremma Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
- Baglio di Pianetto Insolia Sicilia, Sicily, Italy
- Bibi Graetz Colore Bianco Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Bibi Graetz Testamatta Bianco Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Cantine Barbera Dietro le Case Inzolia Menfi, Sicily, Italy
- Cantine Pellegrino 'Tareni' Inzolia Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Cantine Pirovano 'Nobili di Trinacria' Inzolia Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Castellari Isola del Giglio 'Calzo della Vignia' Bianco Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
Inzolia: common questions
01.What does Inzolia taste like?+
Inzolia tastes of nut, citrus, herbal and floral. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Inzolia from?+
Inzolia originates in Sicily, Italy.
03.Where is Inzolia grown?+
The key regions for Inzolia are Sicily and Tuscany.
04.What food pairs with Inzolia?+
Pour it with risotto with mushrooms and walnuts, salmon sashimi and steamed clams with butter.
05.What else is Inzolia called?+
Inzolia is also labelled Ansonica, Ansonica Bianca, Insolia and Nzolia.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.